2025-11-05
The Greens will oppose the government’s so-called environmental law reform bills in the House of Representatives when it is voted on this week.
Quotes attributable to Greens spokesperson for the environment Senator Sarah Hanson-Young:
“In its current form we cannot support this package and will be voting against it in the House of Representatives. It has been written for the mining and forestry lobby and does nothing to guarantee protection for our environment.
“These laws have been criticised by every major environment and climate group, but welcomed by the likes of BHP, Chevron and the BCA. This shows exactly who the laws are written for.
“It is now up to the Prime Minister to decide if he wants to again let mining and logging lobbyists and their political representatives like Roger Cook run the show, or if he wants to protect nature, forests and our climate.”