Australia's EPBC Act overhaul: Wins and risks revealed
Australia's landmark EPBC Act amendments promise environmental protection improvements, but experts warn of potential pitfalls in rushed legislation. Read the full analysis.
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Labor's nature laws risk collapse in parliament standoff
Anthony Albanese intervenes in last-ditch negotiations to save Labor's environmental reforms from collapse. Will the Greens accept the 11th-hour compromise?
Australia's Nature Laws Hang in Balance
Labor's environmental reforms face a critical vote as Minister Watt offers concessions to both the Coalition and the Greens. Will Australia's new nature laws pass?
Guardian Corrections: Asda Credit & Polish PM
The Guardian corrects a misquote on Asda's credit rating and clarifies Donald Tusk's role as Poland's Prime Minister. Read the full corrections list and learn how to report an error.
Final parliamentary week: EPBC bill debate and party drama
As Parliament sits for the final week of 2023, Murray Watt pushes for EPBC bill agreement amid Liberal Party instability and BoM website criticism. Follow live updates.
Coalition Demands Amendments to Pass EPBC Act
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley offers Coalition support for Labor's rewritten EPBC Act if government accepts 'sensible amendments' to water down environmental protections.
Australia's Nature Laws Face Senate Showdown
Environment Minister Murray Watt vows to pass Labor's nature laws in parliament's final 2025 sitting week, negotiating with both Coalition and Greens amid industry concerns.
Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Record 900 amendments tabled for assisted dying Bill
The House of Lords debates the assisted dying Bill amid warnings against delay tactics. With over 900 amendments tabled, peers are urged to respect the democratic mandate. Read the latest.
Australia's Net Zero Ambitions Face Parliamentary Test
Political tensions escalate as the Australian government faces opposition pushback on landmark environmental laws while navigating complex net zero commitments ahead of critical climate deadlines.
Albanese meets Trump in tense Washington talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces diplomatic challenge during Washington meeting with Donald Trump, addressing climate policy differences and Pacific security concerns.
Australia's environmental laws spark outrage over fossil fuel powers
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
Australia's biodiversity crisis deepens despite laws
Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.
Australia's environmental law reforms spark parliamentary clash
The Albanese government's sweeping changes to Australia's environmental protection laws spark heated debate in federal parliament, with critics warning of rushed legislation and inadequate scrutiny.
Ministerial power remains in new environment laws
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Labor's environment laws face collapse as Coalition withdraws support
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
Guardian's Latest Corrections and Clarifications
The Guardian's regular corrections and clarifications section addresses recent errors, from political misstatements to geographical inaccuracies, demonstrating the publication's commitment to transparency.
Guardian Issues Corrections: Maintaining Journalism Standards
The Guardian's latest corrections column addresses errors ranging from political misstatements to scientific inaccuracies, demonstrating the newspaper's commitment to transparency in journalism.
Judge Blocks Trump's Alien Enemies Act Immigration Order
A federal judge halts Trump's attempt to use a 1798 law to summarily deport migrants, in a major legal blow to his administration's immigration agenda.
Judge blocks Trump from deporting Tren de Aragua gang
A US judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to invoke a 1798 law to deport members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group now linked to brutal crimes in the UK and across the US.
Lush Shuts All UK Stores To Protest Policing Bill
In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.
Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Under Communications Act
Comedy writer Graham Linehan was detained by police at Heathrow Airport under the Malicious Communications Act, sparking immediate outrage from free speech advocates and reigniting the debate over UK police powers.
EU Declares Google Chrome a Monopoly in Landmark Ruling
In a historic antitrust verdict, the EU has ruled Google Chrome a 'gatekeeper' monopoly. Discover how this decision will break down its dominance and force Google to offer real browser choice on Android and Windows across Europe.
MP: OnlyFans is 'World's Biggest Pimping Operation'
A Conservative MP has launched a scathing attack on OnlyFans, labelling the subscription platform a 'global pimping empire' that exploits vulnerable women and fuels human trafficking. The incendiary remarks were made during a parliamentary debate on the O
Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Mother's fury as daughter's killer gets hospital order
A grieving mother condemns the justice system after her daughter's cannabis-addict boyfriend receives a hospital order for her brutal murder, strangled in a jealous rage in Greater Manchester.
Reece Walsh's Bizarre Toilet Water Act Stuns NRL World
Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh shocks the rugby league world with a bizarre pre-match ritual. The club breaks its silence on the viral video, revealing the prank that backfired and left fans utterly bewildered.
Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
US Open Fan Steals Child's Cap in Selfish Act
A US Open fan's disgraceful act of snatching a young boy's cap has sparked outrage. Discover the tennis player's response and the public backlash against the selfish spectator.
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