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Senate Inquiry Submission: Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 and Related Bills
Greenpeace Australia Pacific (‘Greenpeace’) urges the Australian parliament in the strongest possible terms to amend the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (‘EPBC Act’) to protect and renew Australia’s magnificent natural environment.
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Leading scientists call for EPBC reforms to strengthen Great Barrier Reef protection
CANBERRA, Thursday 23 October 2025 — More than 100 Australian scientists and researchers have called on the Labor Government to address deforestation in the new nature law reforms, warning that…
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Environment groups welcome new enforcement powers and increases in penalties for nature laws
Three of the country’s biggest environment groups have welcomed the confirmation from Environment Minister Murray Watt that the federal government’s soon-to-be introduced amendments to the country’s national environment laws will…
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How Deforestation Harms the Great Barrier Reef
Australia has one of the worst rates of deforestation in the world, killing tens of millions of native animals each year. Deforestation is threatening the Great Barrier Reef, poisoning the…
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Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment: Reality hits home
The Australian Government has finally released Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment, and some of the findings are chilling. Let's unpack what it means for phasing out fossil fuels and our 2035 climate plan.
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What the first National Climate Risk Assessment means for Australia’s 2035 climate target
The release of the delayed National Climate Risk Assessment cannot come soon enough. Without data on future climate risks, how are we to best prepare for what's coming? The Risk Assessment is also a vital input to Australia's decision on its 2035 climate target.
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Soaring ocean temperatures: Australia’s iconic marine wonders are under attack
Ningaloo Reef on Australia’s west coast is an iconic marine ecosystem, home to breathtaking coral reefs, vibrant fish, and threatened species like whale sharks, green sea turtles and pygmy blue…
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Ocean protection policy “hangover” must be addressed by both parties: Greenpeace
SYDNEY, Wednesday 26 February 2025 – In response to the major political parties indicating election promises to protect Australia’s oceans, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says a crucial protection framework of a…
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How will the Great Barrier Reef cope with climate change impacts?
As an Australian working within the global Greenpeace network, it is a question I have been asked numerous times. Our Great Barrier Reef is justly famous across the planet as one of the most admired and remarkable places on earth.
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Like State of Origin final, latest deforestation report a big lose for Queensland
SYDNEY, Thursday 18 July 2024 — In response to the Queensland Government’s release of the state’s latest land cover change report, the following comments can be attributed to Senior Campaigner at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Gemma Plesman: