The Latest Breaking News from Tanya Plibersek

Experts urge government to dump Woodside project

More than 50 scientists, including Professor Fiona Stanley, have urged the state and federal governments to axe Woodside's plan to expand a gas plant.

AAP · Dec 18, 2023

Nature repair bill passes after Greens agree to deal

Land owners will be paid for environmental work on their properties after laws setting up a nature repair market passed the Senate.

AAP · Dec 5, 2023

Labor and Greens strike deal to establish nature repair scheme

Legislation being debated in the Senate will create a market to encourage private spending on projects that protect and restore biodiversity

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023

Afternoon Update: Lehrmann admits to lying in TV interview; open letter from Jewish Australians urges permanent ceasefire; and NZ scraps smoking ban

Open letter signed by 850 members of Australian Jewish community urges government to call for permanent ceasefire

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

The government's Murray-Darling bill is a step forward, but still not enough

This week, the Senate is debating changes to Australia’s most important water laws. These changes seek to rescue the ailing A$13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan to improve the health of our nation’s largest river system.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023

Labor and Greens reach deal on Murray Darling Basin plan for 450 gigalitres of environmental flows

‘As we go into another hot, dry spell, it is more critical than ever that we deliver fully on the Murray Darling Basin Plan’, Tanya Plibersek said

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

The Albanese government and the Greens have announced a deal to ensure a multi-billion dollar plan for the Murray-Darling Basin doesn't sink.

AAP · Nov 26, 2023

Climate protesters blockade major coal port

A flotilla of climate activists have brought the world's largest coal port to a standstill to protest what they say is government inaction.

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

Conservation groups challenge Labor over ‘lack of urgency’ on environment laws

Government’s proposed reforms do not address the dire state of the nation’s natural environment, letter to Tanya Plibersek says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

Work complete on nation's biggest weir since WWII

Construction is complete on the largest weir built in Australia since World War II, with the vast body of water captured to be used in agriculture and industry.

AAP · Nov 22, 2023