The Albanese government is overhauling national environment laws. It wants its changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act rushed through parliament before the end of the year.

But should they be?

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Much has been said about whether the government will reach a deal with the Greens or Coalition but less about the bigger question: can these bills do the job of addressing Australia’s biodiversity crisis?

Here are five areas of concern.

1. Excessive ministerial power

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