No threats have been listed as Key Threatening Processes under federal environment laws in the current parliament, even though the 2019-20 national bushfire crisis killed or displaced more than 3 billion animals.

The Morrison Government’s belatedly-released threatened species strategy is inadequate.

Once again, the Morrison Government continues to falter regarding proper and responsible environmental policy, as exposed through their budget announcement on marine parks. 

Further revelations around land deals in Western Sydney by the Coalition Government again highlights the need for a national anti-corruption commission.

Yesterday’s Australian National Audit Office report shows the Morrison Government’s catastrophic failure to protect Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Labor is deeply troubled by reports in the Guardian Australia yesterday that the federal Department of Infrastructure has purchased environmental offsets associated with Western Sydney Airport from organisations and individuals who have consulted for government on those very same projects. 

More than $4 billion of federal disaster funding still remains untouched by the Morrison Government, despite much of New South Wales suffering a “once in a generation” flood last month.

Labor welcomes the contribution from crossbenchers today to the national discussion about the need for better environmental protections.

Labor has been consistently calling for a strong cop on the beat to ensure our nation's environmental laws are upheld. We're pleased to see parts of the cross bench agree.

The Prime Minister must explain why the Government paid at least $13 million more for water than an independent valuation advised it to, following explosive revelations today. 

The Morrison Government must ensure the construction of a go-kart track at Wahluu, Mt Panorama, in NSW does not go ahead until there is a proper determination on any impacts for potentially significant First Nations’ heritage.