Australia set to overhaul environment laws after Greens support

Australia is poised to overhaul its environment laws after the Greens agreed to back the centre-left Labor government's legislation, paving the way for the bill to pass the Senate on Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.



Albanese said the changes would help speed up decision-making for critical minerals, renewable energy and housing projects, while strengthening environmental protections.



"This is a landmark day for the environment in this country. It is also a good day for business in this country by providing more certainty, reducing delays and making sure that we get better outcomes and improved productivity," Albanese told reporters.