Greens Demand 1 Percent of Federal Budget Be Devoted to Environmentalism

Under the Greens’ plan, environmental funding would rise to $7.8 billion for 2025/26, with an additional $17 billion over the forward estimates.

Australian Greens Leader Adam Bandt and Housing spokesperson Max Chandler-Mather speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 25, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

With the federal election looming, the Greens have made a major play to secure greater investment in environmental protection, calling for at least 1 percent of the federal budget to be dedicated to safeguarding Australia’s biodiversity.

This would double the current taxpayer spend on nature-related initiatives.