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‘Find a way forward’: Matt Kean rebukes Coalition for ‘playing politics’ with environment laws
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In a scathing rebuke, Matt Kean, former NSW Liberal treasurer and current chair of the Climate Change Authority, has called out the federal Coalition for prioritizing political games over the nation's urgent environmental needs. Kean's criticism comes as Labor prepares to introduce a comprehensive 1...
In a scathing rebuke, Matt Kean, former NSW Liberal treasurer and current chair of the Climate Change Authority, has called out the federal Coalition for prioritizing political games over the nation's urgent environmental needs. Kean's criticism comes as Labor prepares to introduce a comprehensive 1,400-page bill aimed at overhauling the outdated Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
The proposed legislation seeks to address the systemic issues plaguing Australia's environmental protection framework, which has long been criticized for favoring corporate interests at the expense of the country's unique biodiversity and ecosystems. Kean emphasizes that the report accompanying the bill would provide much-needed certainty for businesses while ensuring that development projects align with the national interest, rather than just short-term economic gains.
Kean's remarks add to the growing pressure on Sussan Ley, the Coalition's spokesperson for the environment, to work collaboratively with Labor in passing these critical reforms. Environmental activists, Indigenous communities, and concerned citizens have long advocated for stronger protections and greater accountability in the face of the climate crisis and the alarming rate of species extinction.
The Coalition's reluctance to engage constructively with these issues raises questions about their commitment to social justice, equity, and the long-term well-being of all Australians. By prioritizing political point-scoring over meaningful action, they risk exacerbating the already dire consequences of environmental degradation, which disproportionately impact marginalized communities and future generations.
As the debate over the EPBC Act overhaul continues, it is crucial that all parties involved recognize the urgency of the situation and work together to find a way forward. The time for playing politics with our environment is over; the nation demands leadership that prioritizes the health of our planet and the well-being of all its inhabitants.
The proposed legislation seeks to address the systemic issues plaguing Australia's environmental protection framework, which has long been criticized for favoring corporate interests at the expense of the country's unique biodiversity and ecosystems. Kean emphasizes that the report accompanying the bill would provide much-needed certainty for businesses while ensuring that development projects align with the national interest, rather than just short-term economic gains.
Kean's remarks add to the growing pressure on Sussan Ley, the Coalition's spokesperson for the environment, to work collaboratively with Labor in passing these critical reforms. Environmental activists, Indigenous communities, and concerned citizens have long advocated for stronger protections and greater accountability in the face of the climate crisis and the alarming rate of species extinction.
The Coalition's reluctance to engage constructively with these issues raises questions about their commitment to social justice, equity, and the long-term well-being of all Australians. By prioritizing political point-scoring over meaningful action, they risk exacerbating the already dire consequences of environmental degradation, which disproportionately impact marginalized communities and future generations.
As the debate over the EPBC Act overhaul continues, it is crucial that all parties involved recognize the urgency of the situation and work together to find a way forward. The time for playing politics with our environment is over; the nation demands leadership that prioritizes the health of our planet and the well-being of all its inhabitants.