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Labor and Greens Clash Over Environmental Law Reforms

11/22/2025

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Labor is negotiating with Greens to secure support for an overhaul of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC).
The government aims to prevent 'national interest' exemption from being used to approve coal and gas projects.
Environment Minister Murray Watt is under pressure as Greens and the Coalition oppose the bill.
The Greens demand additional protections for forests and climate considerations.
The Senate debates EPBC bills on Wednesday.

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Story summary

Labor is negotiating with Greens to secure support for an overhaul of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC).
The government aims to prevent 'national interest' exemption from being used to approve coal and gas projects.
Environment Minister Murray Watt is under pressure as Greens and the Coalition oppose the bill.
The Greens demand additional protections for forests and climate considerations.
The Senate debates EPBC bills on Wednesday.