Sarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment, Senator Birmingham. Yesterday the Prime Minister announced plans to cut environmental laws to fast-track assessments of developments and mining projects. This plan cuts corners and removes vital checks on the impact projects will have on our environment. Why is your government weakening protection for the environment, which will put Australia's forests, our beaches, our native animals and our ancient historical sites at further risk?