Albanese knows the power dynamic between Labor and mining interests has shifted
In the end, as it turns out, elections do have consequences. And when they’re as dramatic as the…
With a deal on Australia’s environmental laws, Murray Watt has cemented his reputation as a ‘fixer’
Murray Watt has something in common with the emperors of ancient Rome. Like Commodus in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator,…
‘Loophole’ in new government plan could lead to extinction of world-famous Aussie animal
“Loopholes” in new laws proposed by the Albanese government could unwittingly fast-track the extinction of one of Australia’s…
Government promises stronger protection for native forests if Greens back environment reforms
The government has offered a concession to the Greens on native forest logging as it steps up its…
Federal government approves expansion of Victoria’s largest gold mine near Bendigo
The federal government has given the go-ahead for Fosterville Gold Mine near Bendigo to continue operating until 2045,…
Coalition sours over proposed reform to ‘broken’ environment laws
The mood within the Coalition has soured on the government’s proposed rewrite of Australia’s “broken” environment laws, just…
Murray Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws
Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in…
‘No-go’ zones to be created in overhaul of environment laws
“No-go” zones where development will “simply not be allowed” will be created in the overhaul of Australia’s environment…
Environment law overhaul will be sped up and have broader ambitions, Watt says
An overhaul of Australia’s environment laws will be sped up and broadened in its ambitions, despite repeated failures…
Productivity summit turns to building homes, with warnings housing targets will not be met
Housing will dominate discussion at the Economic Reform Roundtable this morning, with ministers, business leaders and conservationists all…
Leaked Treasury advice lists possible outcomes of Labor’s yet-to-be held roundtable
A leaked Treasury document has revealed a number of recommended outcomes for the federal government’s yet to be…
A solar farm approved in weeks shows how renewables rollout could be sped up
A solar farm in Nationals heartland has been given federal approval after just 30 business days, which Environment…