Earlier I referred to the fact that economic prosperity and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive. This point is further reflected in the provisions of subsections (9) and (16). Subsection (9) sets out the criteria for making national plans. They include the need for long-term vision, for careful consideration of the economic impacts of the plans and require a basis of sound science and the drive towards sustainable development for each plan. These criteria are critically important as subsection (16) of the Bill requires all Ministers of the Government to have regard to national plans in the performance of their functions. These steps represent a major policy advancement in that they make provision to integrate and firmly establish transition as a national priority. As can be seen from these individual but complementary provisions, integration must work both ways. I believe these two key provisions will make the fundamental social and economic adjustments which transition demands both achievable and rewarding.