Albanese says federal EPA will not be ‘same model’ as earlier one he promised but didn’t deliver

Detail not yet clear about new nature watchdog plan, which comes after previous attempt drew backlash from Western Australia

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Anthony Albanese has confirmed the federal environmental protection agency he has promised to establish if elected would not be the same model" as the one he promised but failed to legislate during this term of government.

In his first public comments about reviving the nature watchdog plan, Albanese confirmed Labor would pursue a different model in consultation with the states, industry and environmental groups.

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