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Australia Advances Environmental Reforms Amidst Criticism

11/28/2025

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Australia passed reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, creating an independent Environmental Protection Authority and national standards for environmental decision-making.
The Labor government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached a deal with Greens to protect native forests and curb fast-tracking coal and gas projects.
Critics say the reforms fall short.
The Senate is expected to pass the laws on the last parliamentary sitting day.

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Australia passed reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, creating an independent Environmental Protection Authority and national standards for environmental decision-making.
The Labor government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached a deal with Greens to protect native forests and curb fast-tracking coal and gas projects.
Critics say the reforms fall short.
The Senate is expected to pass the laws on the last parliamentary sitting day.