‘Erosion of trust’: Minister slams critics as faith in WA’s environment watchdog wavers
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-01 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: National / WA
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Property, Military & Defence, Australia, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict
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Western Australia’s environment minister has launched a strident defence of the state’s environmental watchdog amid a wave of criticism from local governments and conservationists over the approval of several controversial projects, including plans for fracking exploration in the Kimberley and a South West tourism development.
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