Murray Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws
Labor Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism…
Robbins Island wind farm off Tasmania gets environmental approval after years of delays
The federal government has approved a 100-turbine wind farm on Robbins Island in north-west Tasmania following seven delays…
Albanese government to freeze construction code until 2029, fast-track housing approvals
The federal government is moving to speed up decisions on housing approvals and limit further changes to the…
A solar farm approved in weeks shows how renewables rollout could be sped up
A solar farm in Nationals heartland has been given federal approval after just 30 business days, which Environment…
Seeking a reset on the environment debate, Murray Watt gathers business and conservation groups in search of a deal
Environment laws in desperate need of change will require business groups and environmentalists to compromise, the environment minister…