Broad consensus offers hope of fixing 'broken' environment laws

26/08/2025 7 min
Broad consensus offers hope of fixing 'broken' environment laws

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Episode Synopsis

Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced an accelerated timeframe to improve Australia's 'broken' biodiversity and conservation laws. It comes after broad consensus emerged on the urgent need for reform at the government's economic roundtable. Labor is promising stronger environmental protections and faster project approvals - but it's not the first time.

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