The recent Australian Federal election has resulted in a change
of government. While the votes continue to be counted and the final
constitution of our Parliament is not yet certain, it appears that
Labor will have a majority in the Lower House, and the Greens will
have control of the Senate.
This means that there will be pressure on the Government to
deliver a stronger response on issues including climate change,
environmental protection and integrity. Former Shadow Minister for
the Environment and Water, Terri Butler, has not been returned to
Parliament as Greens candidate Max Chandler-Mather has won the seat
of Griffith, so it remains to be confirmed who will be responsible
for delivering on some of these important matters.
