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Politicians, advocates reject government’s proposed environmental law reforms

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The Environment and Communications Legislation Committee has released a report on its inquiry into a bill that seeks to amend Australia’s environmental laws.

Hawaii’s beaches are disappearing. New legislation could help … if it’s enforced

By Sophie Cocke

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A legal loophole allowed wealthy property owners to protect their real estate at the expense of Hawaii’s coastlines. Now, the state Legislature is considering bills to crack down on the destructive practices, but questions around enforcement remain.

Samuel review: ‘Outdated’ environmental laws must consider Indigenous knowledge

By Shannon Jenkins

Energy & Environment

Current environmental laws do not fully support the rights of Indigenous Australians in decision-making, reflecting a ‘culture of tokenism and symbolism’ rather than inclusion, the review found.

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The Briefing: why the Morrison government is devolving Commonwealth environmental responsibilities

By Chris Woods

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The Morrison government’s new “one-stop shop” environmental laws are set to defer commonwealth environmental responsibilities to the states, while Environment Minister Sussan Ley has rejected calls for a structurally independent regulator.

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Politicians, advocates reject government’s proposed environmental law reforms

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Hawaii’s beaches are disappearing. New legislation could help … if it’s enforced

Samuel review: ‘Outdated’ environmental laws must consider Indigenous knowledge

The Briefing: why the Morrison government is devolving Commonwealth environmental responsibilities