Labor’s Proposed Environment Agency Could Stifle Development, Think Tank Warns of ‘Activist Beast’ Risks

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Labor’s Proposed Environment Agency Could Stifle Development, Think Tank Warns of ‘Activist Beast’ Risks

A Melbourne-based think tank has warned that the Albanese government’s proposed national environment watchdog, which could fine those breaching federal environmental law up to $780 million (US$499 million), could potentially be “turned into a one-eyed activist beast.” Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on April 16 unveiled details about the independent Environment Protection Agency (EPA), which she said will be bolstered with new powers to “be…