Key Groups Call for Clarity, Less Red Tape in Environmental Law Reforms

Key Groups Call for Clarity, Less Red Tape in Environmental Law Reforms

Australia’s National Farmers Federation (NFF) says it is ready to work with Environment Minister Murray Watt on the development of a new set of environmental laws following a roundtable with the minister and other key stakeholders on June 19. Watt, who took over the portfolio from Tanya Plibersek in Labor’s cabinet reshuffle in May, said it was “time to work together to fix” the nation’s ageing environmental laws. Conservation groups have been c…

Australian National Review - Key Groups Call for Clarity, Streamlining, Less Red Tape in Environmental Law Reforms

Australia’s National Farmers Federation (NFF) says it is ready to work with Environment Minister Murray Watt on the development of a new set of environmental laws following a roundtable with the minister and other key stakeholders on June 19. Watt, who took over the portfolio from Tanya Plibersek in Labor’s cabinet reshuffle in May, said it was “time to work together to fix” the nation’s ageing environmental laws. Source link The post Key Groups…

Statement on Environmental reform consultation - National Farmers' Federation

Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke: Today’s roundtable was a constructive reset. The farm sector is ready to engage, and we welcome the Minister’s commitment to finding common ground and progressing reform as a priority. Farmers are stewards for more than half of Australia’s environment, so it’s vital they have a clear pathway to understanding their rights and responsibilities under the EPBC Act. We’ve outlined practical prior…