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The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.

With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.

Hopes for quick Senate passage of sweeping environment reforms appear set to be dashed with the Greens claiming they have been written for "big business".

Once again, the Nationals have got out in front of the Liberals on a key issue, this time net zero, announcing on Sunday they were dumping their commitment to it.

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.

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

Long-awaited reforms to environmental protections are finally before parliament but the battle to enshrine them into law is only getting started.

Sussan Ley will survive “the killing season”, as commentators dub the fag end of the political year. But she’s in bad shape.