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Australia's Environmental Law Reform: Deal Expected by November

10/9/2025

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Labor Environment Minister Murray Watt and Liberal Angie Bell are negotiating to reform Australia's environmental laws.
They expect a deal before November and plan EPBC legislation by end-2025.
The reforms would create go and no-go zones for development and a federal Environment Protection Agency.
The government opposes a climate trigger; Greens and environmental groups support it; the Coalition seeks balance.

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Story summary

Labor Environment Minister Murray Watt and Liberal Angie Bell are negotiating to reform Australia's environmental laws.
They expect a deal before November and plan EPBC legislation by end-2025.
The reforms would create go and no-go zones for development and a federal Environment Protection Agency.
The government opposes a climate trigger; Greens and environmental groups support it; the Coalition seeks balance.