Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cancels a deal with the Greens to set up a national environment watchdog, stirring concerns among Labor MPs and facing criticism from Western Australia Premier Roger Cook.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to reassure Labor MPs who are upset over his decision to cancel Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek 's deal with the Greens to establish a national environment watchdog . Albanese intervened personally to cancel the deal, causing concern among MPs who face electoral threats from Green candidates. He assured them that the bill to create an environment protection agency could return to parliament in February.
The government's decision was influenced by concerns that the deal with the Greens could be used against them before the next election. Western Australia Premier Roger Cook criticized the EPA deal, stating it would harm local industries
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