Business Council of Australia
“Professor Graeme Samuel’s final report on Australia’s environmental protection laws shows that protecting the environment and major project approvals are not mutually exclusive,” Business Council President Tim Reed said.
“This is a once in a decade opportunity to deliver better environmental outcomes and let businesses do what they do best – create new jobs.
“The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act is an outdated handbrake on investment and it isn’t working to protect Australia’s natural environment.
“Significantly, these reforms represent a way forward. We all agree, lifting environmental standards and promoting economic development is a win-win.