Article 5KG28 ‘Too many loopholes’: NSW inquiry to scrutinise use of environmental offsets

‘Too many loopholes’: NSW inquiry to scrutinise use of environmental offsets

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Lisa Cox
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Parliamentary probe follows Guardian Australia investigation that revealed serious concerns about the system

New South Wales' use of environmental offsets to compensate for habitat destruction caused by major developments will be examined by a parliamentary inquiry.

The state upper house probe follows a Guardian Australia investigation that revealed serious concerns about the system, including instances where promised offsets never eventuated.

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