Let there be no doubt: blame for our failing environment laws lies squarely at the feet of government
- Written by Peter Burnett, Honorary Associate Professor, ANU College of Law, Australian National University
Harley Kingston/FlickrA long-awaited draft review of federal environment laws is due this week. There’s a lot riding on it – particularly in light of recent events that suggest the laws are in crisis.
Late last week, the federal Auditor-General Grant Hehir tabled a damning report on federal authorities’ handling of the...