Labor have officially abandoned the environment in stunning capitulation to mining, logging lobby
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Greens environment spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said: “The Labor Party has abandoned the environment and sent a message to voters everywhere that they cannot be trusted to protect nature. “What a shocking lack of leadership from the Albanese Government. Last week, these bills were listed on the draft Senate schedule but just days later it is again clear that it’s the mining lobby and the likes of Gina Rinehart who are calling the shots on what happens in this parliament.
“This is a stunning capitulation to vested interests in the mining and logging lobby. Rather than work with the Greens to get an outcome to protect our environment and end native forest logging, the Prime Minister is letting the fossil fuel and logging lobby dictate Labor’s policy. “Labor is now on a unity ticket with the environment-wrecking Liberal Party.
“This is not just a broken promise by the Albanese Labor Government, it sounds the death knell for our iconic koalas, native forests and the climate. “The PM has bulldozed his own environment policy, leaving Labor with nothing to show but three years of broken promises. “Australians overwhelmingly want to protect our native forests and native wildlife.
The only way they’re going to get that is to vote Greens at the ballot box. “The Greens won’t stop fighting to save our forests and koalas, and for an end to new coal and gas. It’s clear Labor won’t do it, but we will.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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