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flag Australia’s environmental law overhaul sparks backlash over polluter-friendly loopholes, as the government pushes to pass it before Christmas.

flag Australia’s proposed environmental law overhaul faces fierce criticism from former Greens leader Bob Brown, who called it a “disgrace” and warned of “environmental carnage,” citing loopholes favoring polluters. flag Despite the parliamentary committee’s final report not expected until March, the government aims to pass the bill before Christmas to fast-track housing, energy, and critical minerals projects. flag Business groups, including the Business Council of Australia, urge clearer rules on terms like “undue harm” and push for state-level approval accreditation, citing international models. flag Environment Minister Murray Watt remains confident the bill will pass with support from either the Greens or coalition, though tensions persist over balancing development and ecological protection.

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