Expanded state powers on fossil fuel projects and water ‘betrayal’ of Australians, nature law critics say

Extracts of planned changes to the EPBC Act prompt anger' from conservation organisations that fear nature protection will be weakened

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State governments could be given expanded powers to make decisions on fossil fuel developments under Labor's proposed overhaul of environment law, prompting shock and anger" from community-based conservation organisations that fear nature protection would be weakened.

The Albanese government plans to introduce its planned changes to the national law - the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act - to parliament later this week, and has been briefing interest groups on its plans.