West Australian Premier Roger Cook has called on the coalition and Greens to back environmental reform, but stopped short of fully endorsing the proposed changes.

The Albanese government's overhaul of environmental laws has been introduced to parliament but is yet to secure the support it needs from either the opposition or the Greens to get through the Senate.

Labor attempted reform in the last term of parliament but plans were ultimately shelved due to opposition from WA's resources sector and the state's Labor premier.

The state's support is key to the reforms getting over the line because of the revenue its resources generate for the federal government.

Strong support for Labor in WA helped the party to secure victory at the past two federal elections.

Speaking at Parliament House

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