Labor’s second push to overhaul environmental laws is hanging in the balance as the Opposition warns early details of the draft laws do not “strike the right balance”, while the Greens continue to criticise the proposed changes for being too pro-business.

The separate attacks from across the political spectrum just days before the Nature Positive 2.0 laws are due to be introduced to Parliament are a blow to the Government’s hopes of having them passed before Christmas.

On Thursday Opposition Leader Sussan Ley hardened her stance against expected changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act claiming they were “a gift to our overseas competitors” and “a red light to jobs”.

Her environment spokesperson Angie Bell also attacked the draft laws, saying they w

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