Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day
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- Labor is facing a critical deadline as negotiations to reform federal nature laws remain unresolved on the eve of parliament's final sitting day of the year. If a deal is not reached, it will mark the second consecutive year that the government has failed to implement planned reforms to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
- The inability to secure these reforms could undermine Labor's credibility and commitment to environmental protection, which has been a significant part of its agenda under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The party's reliance on support from the Greens adds pressure to finalize a compromise.
- This situation reflects ongoing tensions in Australian politics regarding environmental legislation, with the Greens demanding stronger protections while the Coalition offers conditional support that may dilute the proposed reforms. The broader debate highlights the challenges of balancing economic interests with environmental sustainability in legislative processes.
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