Labor shelves contentious environmental reform after backlash from WA
www.abc.net.au
Labor won't try to negotiate the passage of the new laws, which would create a new federal Environment Protection Agency, in the coming sitting fortnight.

Well that’s just fcukibg depressing :(

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor has shelved plans to pass its contentious nature positive environmental laws before the election.

The decision comes after fierce resistance from West Australian Premier Roger Cook and sections of the mining industry.

Drill, baby, drill!

  • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    Yet another example that we live in corporate dictatorships masquerading as “democracy”.

    Sure, you can vote for whoever you want, but a statistical majority of names on the ballot at the state and federal level are groomed, financed and pre-approved by the wealthiest oligarchs and corporations.