Labor’s environment law revamp in jeopardy as Coalition dubs it ‘handbrake’ on investment

Sussan Ley’s sharp criticism marks a shift for the opposition, which had appeared open to a deal on the billFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe Albanese government’s second attempt at rewriting federal environmental protection laws is in jeopardy after the Coalition joined the Greens in criticising the proposed changes, leaving Labor without an obvious partner to get it through the Senate.The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, claimed the nature laws were a “red light” for jobs and a “handbrake” for investment, warning the Coalition would need far more convincing before agreeing to support the plan. Continue reading...