ABC News
The Albanese government has shelved plans to pass their “nature positive” environmental laws before the election, following backlash from West Australian Premier Roger Cook and the state’s industry.
With parliament returning this coming week, Labor will not try to negotiate the passage of the bill, which would create a new federal environment protection agency to enforce decisions made under environmental laws.
The proposal has been fiercely resisted by Premier Cook — who faces a state election in less than five weeks — and sections of the mining industry.
Over the past week, the government considered a fresh attempt to pass the laws in the coming fortnight.