Labor Minister Confirms Tougher Environmental Laws Off the Table Due to Insufficient Support

Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the federal government will not proceed with contentious Nature Positive laws.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek are seen after a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

As Parliament prepares for its final session starting from Feb. 4 before the next election, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed that the federal government will not be proceeding with the contentious Nature Positive Laws.

“We have to look again at how we approach this issue, including with all stakeholders. And I have no doubt minister Plibersek (Environment Minister) will do that,” Wong said.