Murray Watt
Murray Watt thinks he will succeed where Tanya Plibersek failed
The environment minister claims he has won “broad agreement” for Labor’s pledge to beef up nature protections, but there’s one reform he does not want.
- Mike Foley
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Forrest calls for global fishing overhaul as Australia backs major treaties at UN summit
The mining billionaire says “the ocean is in freefall” following a UN conference, where Australia backed a global commitment to marine protection and ending plastic pollution.
- Alex Condon
Environmentalists say our green goals don’t protect nature or work for business. Here’s how Labor plans to fix the problem
A federal environment protection agency is back on the agenda as a controversial gas project approval brings focus to the government’s long list of overdue environmental reforms.
- Mike Foley
- Opinion
- Editorial
Community right to feel Albanese having it both ways on climate
The clear sense of betrayal from some and relief from others suggests many are not sure where the government stands on carbon.
- The Herald's View
- Exclusive
- Gas
A prince, traditional owners and a ‘carbon bomb’: Inside Woodside’s extension plans
Energy giant Woodside has won preliminary approval to keep operating its WA oil and gas fields for another 45 years. But at what environmental cost?
- Bianca Hall
- Exclusive
- Australia votes
Liberals to make Nationals reform nightmare a reality after Coalition split
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is remaking the Liberal Party to reflect modern Australian values, which could deliver a seismic shift from old Coalition policies.
- Mike Foley, Natassia Chrysanthos and Paul Sakkal
Murray Watt to overhaul environment laws Albanese once blocked
New environment minister says tough negotiations will deliver wins and losses for all stakeholders.
- Mike Foley
As Plibersek moves out, Mr ‘Fix It’ takes on plagued environment job
Warring mining and environmental lobbies said they were willing to compromise to get the Environment Protection Act up under the new minister.
- Mike Foley
Unions celebrate Albanese victory, vow to continue fight in Brisbane Labour Day march
Trade unionists, buoyed by the events of Saturday night, took to the streets of Brisbane in their thousands on Monday to celebrate Labour Day, less than 48 hours after the Albanese government’s stunning election win.
- Cameron Atfield
‘I guess I can’t ever do comedy again’: New mum Becky Lucas on the medical emergency that changed her
Stand-up star Becky Lucas worried she wouldn’t be able to write jokes again.
- Nick Dent
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