ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES – AUSTRALIA

Albanese says federal EPA will not be same model as earlier one he promised but didn’t deliver

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Original article by Dan Jervis-Bardy
The Guardian Australia – Page: Online : 1-Apr-25

Labor recently indicated that it will press ahead with plans to establish a federal environmental protection agency if it wins the election on 3 May. A federal EPA was part of Labor’s platform for the 2022 election, but the policy was shelved earlier in 2025 amid a pushback in Western Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has advised that Labor will adopt a new model for the proposed EPA. He adds that Labor will consult widely to ensure that it gets federal environment laws right. Meanwhile, shadow environment minister, Jonno Duniam has warned that a federal EPA would result in more green lawfare and regulation, while not guaranteeing any further protection for the environment.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY

Government’s carbon rules all gums, no teeth, say experts

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Original article by Mark Ludlow
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 3 : 3-Sep-15

Environment Minister Greg Hunt says new carbon emissions rules strike a balance between tackling climate change and giving businesses flexibility in their operations. Big polluters can be fined up to $A1.8 million, but Hunt says the scheme is not a revenue raiser and he hopes no company is penalised. Critics say the rules are too soft.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, GRATTAN INSTITUTE, REPUTEX AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD

Adani mine approvals closer

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Original article by Mark Ludlow
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 10 : 21-Aug-15

The Queensland Government has given preliminary approval for the expansion of the Abbot Point coal terminal, the export hub for the proposed Carmichael mine. The breakthrough was welcomed by Adani, the Indian energy giant, which also expressed frustration with anti-coal activists. Queensland is backing the $A16.5 billion Galilee Basin development to create thousands of jobs.

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QUEENSLAND. DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE PROTECTION, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, ADANI ABBOT POINT TERMINAL PTY LTD, ADANI MINING PTY LTD, QUEENSLAND. DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION