LaborGreens Deal Secures Passage of Environmental Protection Overhaul

Minister for the Environment Murray Watt and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 27, 2025. AAP Image/Mick TsikasIn a last-minute dash before the year’s last parliamentary session ends, Labor and the Greens have struck a deal that should ensure passage of new environmental protection laws through the Senate.“Today, I can announce our government’s landmark environmental law reforms will pass the parliament today, heralding a new era for the environment and productivity in Australia,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outside Parliament on Nov. 27.Standing alongside him, Environment Minister Murray Watt said the Environment Protection Reform Bill would deliver faster approvals for industry.