Coalition unexpectedly pushes on with 'green lawfare' legislation plan
by Lenore Taylor Political editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#TY8S)
Labor says Turnbull government cancelled public hearings and brought forward a Senate committee report supporting laws proposed under Tony Abbott
The Turnbull government is pushing ahead with Tony Abbott's controversial "lawfare' changes to remove the legal standing of conservation groups to mount environmental court cases, with a Senate committee dominated by Coalition members recommending they proceed without holding any public hearings.
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