Labor calls for environment watchdog amid fears Coalition will rush legislation

Federal government expected to table legislation this week to address report that found unsustainable state of decline

Labor has called on the Coalition not to rush changes to national environmental laws and to establish an independent watchdog to monitor and enforce the law.

The government is expected to table amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation [EPBC] Act on Wednesday to devolve development approval powers to the states and territories.