Australias Environment Minister, Murray Watt, is determined to pass new nature laws before the year ends, even if it means negotiating with either the Coalition or the Greens. The proposed laws aim to update environmental protections, but their passage is challenging due to differing demands and concerns from both opposition parties. The Greens advocate for additional measures, while the Coalition seeks significant amendments, particularly regarding a provision that would block projects causing an unacceptable impact on the environment. The governments preference is to reach an agreement with the Coalition, but the outcome remains uncertain as the final sitting week approaches.

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