7am 'ISIS brides' and broken environment laws
Oct 10, 2025
Amy Remeikis, a contributing editor at The New Daily, delves into Labor's ambitious environmental law reforms and the complexities they face. She highlights the challenges posed by industry opposition and a previously collapsed deal with the Greens. The conversation shifts to the Coalition's resistance and its focus on mining interests, while also addressing the wider identity crisis within the party. Remeikis critically examines whether proposed reforms can truly safeguard the environment, stressing the tension between business demands and ecological protection.
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Reform Promise Meets Industry Pushback
- Labor promised stronger federal environment protection but stalled because industry resisted the original package.
- Murray Watt now faces negotiating with the Coalition rather than the Greens, shifting the bill toward industry-friendly outcomes.
Climate Trigger Versus Mining Protection
- The Coalition aims to protect mining interests and limit the bill to minimal environmental constraints.
- The Greens pushed a climate trigger to block projects that increase emissions, which industry and Liberals oppose.
Who Decides Projects: Minister Or EPA?
- A key unresolved issue is whether the minister or an independent EPA has final approval over projects.
- Environmental groups are split: some prefer ministerial power to reflect community views while others want statutory independence.