https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/dec/01/anthony-albanese-insists-environment-laws-still-on-agenda-despite-killing-deal-with-greens
On Thursday, Plibersek said the events were “disappointing” but added the bill would return to the Senate in February and she hoped it would have support to pass.

It would seem that Labor needs to include the WA Premier in any future negotiations. #Plibersek clearly doesn’t have the authority to negotiate a deal.
#TheGuardian #NaturePositiveLaws #Labor

Well my day turned out differently than I had planned (and I'm not talking about this morning's asymmetrical haircut).

I had some time so I responded to the Australian government's consultation on its #NaturePositiveLaws

I used the ACF tool list and links to enable me which in turn linked to the government's resources and survey (including an epic 1.5 hour long 'nature positive' webinar ... which I consumed at 1.5x speed but didn't complete).

If the government can pull this off, then I'm kind of positive. It will be interesting though whether the new laws will prevent all new coal and gas development due to their scope 3 emissions. Australia has to start caring about it's role as a world fossil fuel dealer. Just because we don't burn the fuel here, doesn't mean we are not responsible.

I then let the ACF know that I had responded, which in turn offered another email to let my local federal member know that I care.

Time for a beer.

#AusPol #EPBC #SpeciesExtinction #Habitat #RamsarWetlands #ClimateEmergency

https://www.acf.org.au/have-your-say-nature-reforms

https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/australias-new-nature-positive-laws