Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Climate Trigger) Bill 2022

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The debate centred on whether to introduce a climate trigger into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to require assessment of climate impacts for project approvals. The Australian Greens supported the bill, arguing it was essential to address the climate crisis and protect communities from environmental damage. The Labor government opposed the bill, stating it duplicated existing emissions frameworks and added complexity to ongoing comprehensive environmental law reforms. The Liberal National Party also opposed the bill, arguing it was ineffective and that global emissions were rising despite international agreements.

   Outcome: The bill was debated but not passed at this stage.

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