As the federal parliament hurtles towards its final week of sitting before the summer break, Labor is poised to pass a landmark environmental law reform bill that has been years in the making. However, it's not without controversy and one major player, Sussan Ley, the opposition leader, who will stop at nothing to secure her position by getting the bill through Parliament.
Ley's determination is unwavering, but she faces stiff resistance from within her own party, with some conservative MPs open to negotiating with Labor on the contentious issue. Business leaders are keenly watching the developments as they see an opportunity to push for meaningful reforms and boost productivity in the economy.
But it's a delicate balancing act, with the Greens warning that any deal done with the Coalition would lack credibility given their own record on tackling carbon emissions. The minor party's demands include an end to native forest logging and measures to consider climate impact in project approvals, which would further marginalise them if they sit out a deal.
Meanwhile, Labor is keen to secure its position by pushing through the legislation before Christmas, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese already poised to tout the bill as one of his post-election achievements. The opposition leader's rumoured leadership rivals Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie are expected to hold off challenging Ley until 2026, but a deal could reassert her authority within the divided Coalition party room.
The government has crafted a new set of changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, which will be tested in Parliament this week. If successful, it would mark a major milestone for Canberra's environmental policies and set the stage for future reforms.
Ley's determination is unwavering, but she faces stiff resistance from within her own party, with some conservative MPs open to negotiating with Labor on the contentious issue. Business leaders are keenly watching the developments as they see an opportunity to push for meaningful reforms and boost productivity in the economy.
But it's a delicate balancing act, with the Greens warning that any deal done with the Coalition would lack credibility given their own record on tackling carbon emissions. The minor party's demands include an end to native forest logging and measures to consider climate impact in project approvals, which would further marginalise them if they sit out a deal.
Meanwhile, Labor is keen to secure its position by pushing through the legislation before Christmas, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese already poised to tout the bill as one of his post-election achievements. The opposition leader's rumoured leadership rivals Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie are expected to hold off challenging Ley until 2026, but a deal could reassert her authority within the divided Coalition party room.
The government has crafted a new set of changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, which will be tested in Parliament this week. If successful, it would mark a major milestone for Canberra's environmental policies and set the stage for future reforms.
. Sussan Ley's gotta have an angle, right? She's not gonna let that bill pass without getting something in return for her party. And those business leaders, they're just trying to line their pockets with some sweet, sweet reform deals 
. The Greens are being super suspicious too, but I think they've got a point about credibility... and what's up with native forest logging? 
It's like they're trying to wipe out the opposition (get it?). And Albanese is just going to use this bill as some trophy to show off at the next election... yeah, no thanks 
. I'm keeping an eye on these developments, and I'll believe it when I see it 
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guess she wants to keep her spot as opposition leader 
anyway i think its cool that labor is pushing through with this law reform, we need more action on climate change ASAP 
and idk why the greens are being so picky about the logging thing, like what's next gonna be a forest made of plastic straws 
I'm not sure what's more concerning - Sussan Ley's willingness to do whatever it takes to get her way or the fact that she's willing to compromise on something as important as the environment in order to secure her position. 
. I mean, what guarantees do we have that this bill won't just become another example of politics as usual? They're already pushing for native forest logging to be reconsidered – doesn't that go against the whole point of reducing carbon emissions? 
. But good on Labor for actually trying to pass some meaningful climate change legislation 
. It's about time we saw some action on this stuff. The Greens are being kinda reasonable with their demands though, it'd be a shame if they got left out of the deal 
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. I think it's long overdue and our leaders should've been on top of this issue ages ago 
. The Greens are totally right to push for stronger measures, like an end to native forest logging - we gotta protect our beautiful Aussie wilderness! 
. I know some business leaders are worried about the cost of implementation, but trust me, it'll pay off in the long run 
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. Fingers crossed that Labor and the Greens can make this bill happen without too many hiccups 
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anyway labor is pushing hard for it before xmas and im all about that 
anthony albanese is gonna make it one of his major achievements and that's fire 
I mean, I know they all want to do what's best for Australia, but it feels like there's so much room for compromise and collaboration 
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️ it's just gonna get watered down to appease everyone else. sussan ley's gonna make sure she gets what she wants, no matter who she has to negotiate with. and honestly, business leaders should be worried about the impact on productivity - all these reforms are gonna add more red tape and costs for companies. greens are just trying to save face by saying they're being marginalised if they don't get some of their demands met. it's a classic case of politics as usual 
It's like she's more interested in throwing her weight around than actually doing what's right for the planet. And those business leaders who are cheering her on need to get their priorities straight - productivity isn't worth destroying our ecosystem. The Greens have some valid points too, we can't just compromise on the most important issues. It's a tough balancing act, but I hope they manage to get something that'll actually make a difference. 
The fact that some conservative MPs are open to negotiating with Labor suggests that there might be more common ground than we're being told. I'd love to see some concrete details on how the government plans to address climate change and carbon emissions, rather than just making promises. Where's the data? What specific changes will they make? 