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Parliament delivers historic environment reforms that unlock economic prosperity

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 The passage of new laws to protect and repair nature demonstrates the Australian parliament is up to the task of serious economic reform that promotes prosperity, the Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation said today.   The reformed Act will deliver national environmental standards, establish an independent national EPA and provide much needed protection of carbon … Continued

New laws give forests and wildlife a fighting chance

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For the first time, Australia’s forests will be covered by national nature protection laws, with legislation going to the Senate today. “This new law means genuine progress for nature protection in Australia,” said Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Kelly O’Shanassy. “This will give our forests, which are home to unique Australian wildlife like the koala and … Continued

Nature protected in law, but climate liability for ALP remains

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER, 2025 THE CLIMATE COUNCIL congratulates Labor and the Greens for passing laws that strengthen protection for native forests and accelerate environmentally responsible renewable power. But the Council warns the Albanese Government is failing the climate test by giving new coal and gas projects a free pass on climate pollution. Climate … Continued

Reforms will give Australia’s nature a fighting chance

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WWF-Australia welcomes strengthened reforms to Australia’s nature laws that will give nature a fighting chance.   “We congratulate the government and the Greens for working together on substantial changes to ensure our nature laws do what they are supposed to do: protect nature,” said Dermot O’Gorman, WWF-Australia’s CEO.   “Nature now has a fighting chance.” … Continued

Australia’s animals given a fighting chance following EPBC deal

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CANBERRA (November 27, 2025)—Humane World for Animals says Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt’s reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, amended in negotiation with the Greens, should give Australian wildlife a “fighting chance” for the future.  Humane World for Animals Australia’s Campaign Director, Nicola Beynon, said: “The reformed laws must be a new … Continued

Cat Protection Society of Victoria appeals for the gift of nine lives this Christmas as number of surrendered cats soar

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This Christmas, The Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) is calling on Victorians to help give the gift of life to cats in need through its Nine Lives Emergency Fund as the shelter braces for a spike in admissions of abandoned and surrendered cats and kittens requiring care this summer. The fundraising campaign provides life-saving … Continued

Adani vs Pennings DROPPED in Supreme Court

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Media conference 10am TODAY @ Supreme Court in Brisbane   Today Adani formally dropped their five and a half year claims against Ben Pennings in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Many of their allegations had already been struck out by the Court. Their claim to damages had also been reduced from $600 million to $6m … Continued

Official launch of Sydney’s 2025 Christmas program

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WHAT:            Lord Mayor Clover Moore will announce details of the City of Sydney’s 2025 Christmas program in front of NSW’s tallest Christmas tree at Martin Place.   The City of Sydney’s celebrations include a series of free events, a new Christmas Fair, markets, choirs, trees and lights bringing festive cheer … Continued