Recent research from the University of Queensland found Australia’s environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of land clearing for agriculture, development, and mining.
The data collected between 2014 and 2021, revealed that two-thirds of the clearing was potentially non-compliant with at least one applicable law.
Produced By: Sameen Arshad
Featured In Story: Hannah Thomas- PhD Candidate, University of Queensland
First aired on The Wire, Monday 2 September 2024