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Australia Overhauls Laws to Tackle Climate Crisis
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- New laws require large carbon emitters to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
- Independent regulator and stricter land clearing rules are established.
- Climate report warns millions at risk from rising oceans by 2050.
Australia has enacted sweeping environmental legislation, marking a new era for conservation and productivity. These reforms, approved by parliament, introduce an independent regulator and enforce stricter rules for land clearing, a major driver of native extinctions.
Under the new laws, substantial carbon-emitting projects will be mandated to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and present plans for reduction. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the laws herald a new era, aiming to protect the environment for future generations.
