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EPBC Act

Murray Watt had a whirlwind round of meetings with business groups in Perth.

Senate inquiry expected to delay EPBC change

Environment minister appeals for senators to pass the bills without committee scrutiny

15 October 2025

Federal environment minister Murray Watt.

New EPBC laws to be unveiled by year's end

Debate over the nature of the changes continues

26 August 2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has outlined “10 pretty clear areas of consensus” from the Economic Reform Roundtable.

Jim Chalmers commits to accelerated EPBC changes

Murray Watt faces a hefty task, even if most agree an overhaul is needed

22 August 2025

Pending all necessary approvals, mining at the extension project is due to begin in 2028.

Stanmore seeks approval for Isaac Downs extension

Extension could add 22 years of life to the Isaac Plains Complex

09 May 2025

Lamb Creek is part of the company's Pilbara Hub.

Lamb Creek proposal clears state hurdle

PMI ticks off state environmental approval and awaits federal nod

14 April 2025

HVO is seeking to extend its operations by 25 years. Credit: HVO

HVO delays continuation project approvals to gather more information

HVO seeking to extend the life of two mines in the Upper Hunter by up to 25 years

14 October 2024

A Boskalis supplied image of crocodiles spotted during surveys in 2023.

WA EPA calls for Cambridge Gulf marine sands proposal comment

Proposal open for comment by WA EPA

03 October 2024

Cash won't fix EPBC or safeguards without policy

Labor pulls no punches on LNP environmental announcements ahead of election.

17 March 2022

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