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The Greens have signalled support for the federal government's climate change bill after Labor agreed to a series of amendments.

Greens leader Adam Bandt will call for gas companies to pay more tax and royalties in an address to the National Press Club.

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Opposition leader tells shadow cabinet voting against bill does not mean it opposes targets, while Greens yet to reach consensus

Australia’s freshly elected parliament is hashing out the details of Labor’s Climate Change Bill, which would enshrine an emissions reduction target into federal law. The Greens have the numbers to block the bill in the Senate, and are likely to seek concessions from Labor in return for their support.

When the new federal parliament opened last week, a record number of female politicians took their seats: 38% in the House of Representatives and 57% in the Senate. This changing of the guard, with women at the forefront, brings an opportunity to accelerate Australia’s efforts on climate change.

Liberal MP says he is open-minded on bill but doesn’t want it to become an ‘impost on the community’ amid high inflation

National Democrats have questioned the validity of the Green Party's signatures on a petition drive needed to get a spot on the state ballot.

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