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Government introduces environment laws to Parliament - but hurdles remain artwork

Government introduces environment laws to Parliament - but hurdles remain

SBS News In Depth
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Australia's most significant environmental law reform in decades has been tabled in Parliament, but it faces immediate political deadlock with opponents in the Senate ready to delay the vote. As Minister Murray Watt pushes for a swift resolution, he must navigate an environment where both the Coalition and the Greens are demanding major concessions on accountability, climate, and industry protection.

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