How to make a submission -
A Joint Committee has been appointed to inquire into and report on the harmful algal blooms in South Australian marine and coastal environments, with particular reference to:
(a) Contributing environmental, land management or water quality factors;
(b) Ecological, economic, cultural and social impacts of algal blooms including impact on community health and wellbeing;
(c) The cultural and economic impacts on Indigenous communities, including any loss of access to cultural practices;
(d) The coordination of state government responses, including agency responsibility, industry engagement, scientific advice, and public communications;
(e) The current support and recovery arrangements for impacted industries and communities;
(f) The adequacy of long-term monitoring, forecasting and prevention strategies;
(g) The adequacy of research funding, rehabilitation and recovery planning;
(h) Any other related matters.
Any person or organisation wishing to make a written submission to the Committee, or register an interest in presenting oral evidence to the Committee, is invited to do so by COB Friday, 10 October 2025.
Written submissions and expressions of interest should be addressed to the Secretary to the Committee at JCHAB@parliament.sa.gov.au or
The Secretary, Joint Committee on Harmful Algal Blooms in South Australia
C/- Parliament House
GPO Box 572
Adelaide 5001
For further information, please contact the Secretary on (08) 8237 9498 or at the above email address.