Nature Positive (Environment Law Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2024

Stage by Stage

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

1. Tuesday 4 February 2025 · Senate

   Matter of Public Importance

   Senator Duniam moved an urgency motion calling for the withdrawal of the Nature Positive bills and a guarantee they would never return, citing a lack of certainty for investors and broken promises. Government Assistant Minister Chisholm opposed the motion, stating the government had already lodged a motion to discharge the bills but would not commit to never reintroducing legislation, while highlighting improved environmental approval times under Labor. Opposition and independent senators argued the bills harmed the economy, particularly in Western Australia, and represented bureaucratic overreach, while Greens senators criticised the government for abandoning environmental reform. The motion was defeated by 27 votes to 31.

   Outcome: The motion was defeated by 27 votes to 31.

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