The Greens, led by Adam Bandt, will demand that Labor block any new coal or gas projects if they hold the balance of power in a hung parliament, citing the approval of over 30 projects since 2022 by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. They argue that existing laws allow Climate Minister Chris Bowen to block projects under the Safeguard Mechanism, which the Greens amended to limit climate pollution. Bandt emphasized that if Labor fails to act on climate, the Greens will push for action, including setting permissible pollution from new mines to zero.
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Calls for Government action to tackle crisis level of drug deaths after Penington Institute findings
A recent Penington Institute analysis revealed that Australia experiences over 2000 drug overdose deaths annually, with a notable increase among those over 50, primarily due to opioids. The report emphasizes the need for a national overdose strategy and highlights the rising methamphetamine-related deaths among Generation X, urging improved access to support services for all drug users. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lot of people in Australia are getting very sick and dying...
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