Published: June 03, 2021
State environment minister Meaghan Scanlon wants the commonwealth to introduce strong national standards before she takes on approval powers
Queensland says it will resist a Morrison government push for states to take on greater responsibility for environmental decision-making unless it backs stronger national standards to protect wildlife.
The federal Coalition is attempting to change national environment laws to allow it to sign bilateral deals with the states and territories to give them “single touch” environment approval powers for significant developments.
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