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Minister Plibersek — Fix our environment laws

We can have a future safe from the impacts of climate change, but all remaining fossil fuels must stay in the ground. Instead, the Environment Minister continues to approve new coal and gas projects.

But right now, Minister Plibersek is reforming Australia’s environment laws. These will help determine whether or not coal and gas projects are approved or rejected, so we’ve got a rare opportunity to make sure they’re strong enough to knock back all fossil fuel projects.

We’re building a massive petition to deliver to the Minister this year. The bigger it is, the more impactful our collective voice will be, and we know we can persuade her to protect people – not polluters. Will you take 30 seconds to sign now?

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Dear Minister Plibersek,

Thank you for committing to national environmental law reforms.

As you know, the current laws do not cover all fossil fuel projects, despite their significant impact on the environment.

To fix our laws, we call on you to include:

  1. End all coal and gas approvals – there is no room for more fossil fuel projects in a safe climate;
  2. Stronger water protection in line with Labor’s 2022 election commitment to a water trigger that includes shale and tight gas, to be introduced and passed ASAP this year.
  3. Climate impacts must be fully and explicitly integrated into environmental decision making. All projects seeking approval must also disclose their Scope 3 emissions for assessment;
  4. Our new nature laws must truly value and incorporate the rights, knowledge and culture of First Nations people;
  5. Greater transparency and accountability of decisions through a third party merits review and independent EPA.

We look forward to new national environment laws that will protect Country and climate for generations to come.

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