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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Karen Middleton and Lisa Cox

Plibersek had nature positive deal in writing before Albanese vetoed without her knowledge

Environment minister Tanya Plibersek alongside Anthony Albanese in the House of Representatives on Thursday
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek alongside Anthony Albanese in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Tanya Plibersek struck a deal in writing with both the Greens and the independent senator David Pocock on supporting her nature positive legislation before Anthony Albanese vetoed it hours later in a private meeting with Adam Bandt and Sarah Hanson-Young.

Guardian Australia understands that Plibersek notified Albanese on Tuesday of what had been agreed before writing to her negotiating partners setting out the detail.

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