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Opposition faultlines have opened up over net zero and immigration, but the data shows there’s more to gain targeting moderate electorates

The Minns government has two major pieces of legislation it desperately wants to pass – but to do so it needs to woo some crossbenchers

Australia's government introduces comprehensive environmental reform legislation promising A$6.9 billion annual economic benefits through faster project approvals while establishing a new National Environmental Protection Agency. The landmark bill faces political challenges requiring crossbench support.

Environmental reform analysts have weighed in on the federal government's bid to modernise Australia's dated nature protection laws, calling for a key change.

Premier has been spruiking to business how changes will facilitate investment in major projects in NSW

The government used to be quite cosy with independent ACT senator David Pocock. That was back at the start, when it needed his vote.

The 25-year-old Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act has been repeatedly criticised for failing to stem Australia’s biodiversity decline. These national laws are meant to protect threatened species and scrutinise some developments over the damage done to ecosystems.

Environment minister calls for cross-party support as Matt Kean warns Coalition to support the bill; Trump fires federal commissioners over White House reno

Some NDIS participants with disabilities are forced to choose between living at home in an unsafe environment or staying indefinitely in hospital