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flag Australia’s environmental reforms face skepticism as spending on harm outweighs restoration efforts, despite promises of change.

flag Australia’s environmental reforms are meeting skepticism despite government promises, as critics argue that spending on restoring nature is far outweighed by subsidies for environmentally harmful activities. flag Environment Minister Murray Watt acknowledged the nation’s environmental laws are “fundamentally broken,” citing ecological decline and inefficient project approvals, and pledged sweeping changes, including a new enforcement agency and faster approvals. flag While aiming to replicate Landcare Australia’s bipartisan success, concerns persist over the actual influence of Watt and Agriculture Minister Julie Collins in budget decisions. flag Kate Andrews of NRM Regions warned that restoration efforts are futile if damaging activities continue to be funded, urging Treasury and key departments to be involved in reform. flag Despite promises of a “watershed moment,” many remain unconvinced without a shift in spending priorities, as the government’s adaptation plan faces lukewarm reception and harmful projects continue to be approved.

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