I support the aspects of…

I support the aspects of this proposal that are tied to consultation with scientific and Indigenous communities, and a focus on evidence based decision making.

I don't believe that the Minister should have any say whatsoever in decisions to delist or temporarily halt protections for at risk or endangered species. The proposal to do so is an errosion of existing protections in order benefit developers and lobbyists whose interests lie in steamrolling the Green Belt and of natural habits rather than infilling and remediating already (under) developed land.

I am appalled by this government's continued dismal and downplaying of the serious economic, social and environment consequences of the climate crisis we currently face and view these proposed changes as yet another way to undermine any meaningful action to minimize the associated effects.