Asia Pacific > Environment groups lash Australian govt’s lack of cash for nature in latest budget

Environment groups lash Australian govt’s lack of cash for nature in latest budget

Published 05:27 on May 15, 2024  /  Last updated at 05:27 on May 15, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Biodiversity

Australia’s 2024 budget arrived late Tuesday delivering a A$9.3 billion ($6.1 bln) surplus and is spending big to drive mining and clean energy, but has been attacked for its lack of attention to the protection of nature despite cash of over A$300 million offered.
Australia’s 2024 budget arrived late Tuesday delivering a A$9.3 billion ($6.1 bln) surplus and is spending big to drive mining and clean energy, but has been attacked for its lack of attention to the protection of nature despite cash of over A$300 million offered.


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