Plibersek had nature positive deal in writing before Albanese vetoed without her knowledge
by Karen Middleton and Lisa Cox from on (#6SJCR)
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Tanya Plibersek struck a deal in writing with both the Greens and the independent senator David Pocock on supporting her nature positive legislation before Anthony Albanese vetoed it hours later in a private meeting with Adam Bandt and Sarah Hanson-Young.
Guardian Australia understands that Plibersek notified Albanese on Tuesday of what had been agreed before writing to her negotiating partners setting out the detail.
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