Concern after PM pledges green tape cuts ahead of review

Katie Burgess
Updated June 15 2020 - 4:12pm, first published 2:30pm
An Eastern Grey kangaroo is seen near fire-affected areas on the Princes Highway in December. Conservationists say Australia's environmental laws should be strengthened in the wake of the bushfires. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
An Eastern Grey kangaroo is seen near fire-affected areas on the Princes Highway in December. Conservationists say Australia's environmental laws should be strengthened in the wake of the bushfires. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Conservation groups have reacted angrily after Prime Minister Scott Morrison flagged a major review of Australia's environmental laws with a pledge to slash approval times.

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Katie Burgess

Katie Burgess

Federal politics reporter

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