The Latest Breaking News from Tanya Plibersek

‘Getting things done’ a fitting mantra for the tidal wave of laws the government pushed through in one week

Frustrated that his agenda was stuck in the Senate, the prime minister decided it was time for recalcitrants to be forced to the table – and it worked

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

‘Pushing isn’t always pretty’: Adam Bandt on why the Greens blocked Labor’s agenda until last sitting day of the year

But Bandt would not be pressed on Anthony Albanese’s decision to cancel a environment deal the Greens and David Pocock struck with Tanya Plibersek

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2024

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

Exclusive: Environment minister agreed detail with Greens but the PM intervened after lobbying from WA premier and miners

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2024

Musk argues social media bill may not be lawful – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024

Greens drop climate trigger demand in attempt to restart Nature Positive talks with Labor

Minor party’s offer, which includes ban on native-forest logging, represents its second concession on stalled legislation in less than a week

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2024

Railway-blockade fine added in latest protest crackdown

A proposed $22,000 fine for protesters obstructing railways balances the right to protest with keeping people safe, according to the NSW government.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024

Minister faces legal action over stalled $1b gold mine

The decision to block sections of a proposed $1 billion gold mine under Indigenous heritage laws is facing a Federal Court challenge by the mine's developer.

AAP · Nov 7, 2024

McPhillamys goldmine owner launches legal review over Plibersek’s Aboriginal heritage decision

Regis Resources to seek costs, a declaration that the order was ‘legally invalid’ and that it be redetermined by a different minister

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024

Victoria blows past federal rejection of renewables hub

A terminal to support Victoria's offshore wind ambitions is still under consideration, flying in the face of a 2023 federal rejection.

AAP · Nov 7, 2024

Tanya Plibersek was rebuked by NSW minister for decision to block $900m goldmine, documents reveal

Courtney Houssos says proposed mine would create 860 jobs over its 15-year life and inject $67m annually into local economy

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024