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,…
Academics hit back after leading universities seek changes to key environmental legislation
Australia’s top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a key piece…
Murray Watt declares ‘now or never’ for environment laws as parliament stand-off looms
A stand-off over environment laws will shape the final week of the parliamentary year, as Labor continues to…
Bureau of Meteorology boss reveals website rebuild ‘approved and funded’ by Turnbull government
The Bureau of the Meteorology’s new boss has blamed a “miscommunication” for the furore that has erupted over…
Christmas Island shrew declared extinct after decades without a sighting
A leading researcher has described the extinction of the Christmas Island shrew as “another stain” on Australia’s environmental…
Queensland government criticises timing of changes to Bureau of Meteorology website in aftermath of storm
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has criticised “flawed” changes to the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) website in the aftermath…
Environment report author ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Coalition, Greens opposition to government’s reforms
The man Sussan Ley tasked with reviewing Australia’s environment laws says he is “bitterly disappointed” the opposition leader…
Woodside North West Shelf gas project extension challenged in Federal Court
Two groups have launched Federal Court challenges over Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt’s decision to extend the life…
Murray Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws
Labor Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism…
Persistent algae bloom causing political headaches as scientists are copping the flak
For fish, an algal bloom can cause suffocation and death. For humans, skin rashes and coughing. For politicians,…
Murray Watt stamps final approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension to 2070
Australia’s biggest gas project, Woodside’s North West Shelf, has received final approval to extend operations through until 2070.…
Queensland environment minister concedes humans are influencing climate change
Queensland’s environment minister has stepped back his previously-stated scepticism over human-induced climate change, saying he is confident the…