Environment

The Government is trying to pass dozens of bills in the final sitting fortnight of Parliament, covering areas like housing and education.

BHP is one of three companies accused of causing a 2015 dam collapse that wiped out several communities and killed 19 people.

Australia will protect more oceans near Antarctica, after expanding marine park zones around Heard and McDonald Islands.

The Federal Government has approved the extension of three coal mines in NSW, sparking backlash from environmental activists.

20 new plant and animal species have been added to Australia’s list of threatened wildlife for the first time.

SunCable says the Power Link will be “the world’s biggest integrated renewable energy and battery storage facility.”

Jabiluka uranium mine site will be turned into a national park after the Federal Government consulted with traditional owners.

A Senate report has advised against adopting a law that would create a climate-related duty of care for the government.

Environmental group ECCQ has lost a Federal Court appeal to hold the Environment Minister legally responsible for assessing the climate impact of coal mines.

Queensland has been declared drought-free for the first time since 2013.

France has proposed a ban on fast fashion advertising, as well as a penalty for companies selling fast fashion products.

Tanya Plibersek said the “fashion industry is on a watch list” and called for greater take-up of the scheme.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected plans to build a terminal as part of an offshore wind farm project in Victoria.

Talks at the COP28 in Dubai have wrapped up with an historic pledge for countries transition away from fossil fuels.

Global analysis has found carbon emissions are likely to rise to their highest level ever in 2023, with Australia’s emissions trending up.

Last year, the Australian Government legislated to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.