Australia just launched its first national environmental standards, aiming to tighten rules on environmental offsets and prioritize avoiding harm before compensating. After a 2020 review exposed flaws in old laws, the new framework demands offsets must genuinely improve ecosystems—not just break even—and be real, measurable, and effective. While industry groups applaud the clarity and practical tweaks, environmental advocates argue it’s still too weak and vague, fearing loopholes will undermine nature protection. The real test? Whether these rules can halt deforestation and safeguard iconic species like koalas and the Great Barrier Reef.
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