The Federal Government’s new environmental laws could kill off a WA critical minerals project lauded by Donald Trump this week during his historic meeting with Anthony Albanese.

Industry groups were on Wednesday poring over details of parts of the draft legislation, with concerns raised over potential negative impacts on future project approvals.

Environment Minister Murray Watt is widely expected to put the legislation to Parliament as soon as next Wednesday, and was telling stakeholders he wants it passed by the end of November.

“Everyone who’s been complaining about the lack of progress for years now, they’ve got an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is,” he told The West .

A new definition of “unacceptable impacts” outlined in the proposed laws is a top concern for

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