Conservation groups have also condemned the legislation, with National Parks Association ‘extremely alarmed’
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A proposed new natural disaster authority in New South Wales would have “virtually unfettered” powers to overturn environmental protections and could result in the clearing of national parks, crossbench MPs and environment groups have warned.
The state’s planning minister, Anthony Roberts, introduced a bill to parliament on Monday to create a “Reconstruction Authority” dedicated to disaster preparedness, recovery and reconstruction.
Continue reading…Conservation groups have also condemned the legislation, with National Parks Association ‘extremely alarmed’Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA proposed new natural disaster authority in New South Wales would have “virtually unfettered” powers to overturn environmental protections and could result in the clearing of national parks, crossbench MPs and environment groups have warned.The state’s planning minister, Anthony Roberts, introduced a bill to parliament on Monday to create a “Reconstruction Authority” dedicated to disaster preparedness, recovery and reconstruction.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…