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Environment Minister Murray Watt and Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young were met with warm congratulations in the lower house after the successful passage of a pivotal environmental bill. Members of Parliament gathered to celebrate with the duo, who played a key role in concluding the agreement on Australia’s environmental legislation.
The atmosphere was one of relief and joy as Watt and Hanson-Young beamed after the long-awaited deal. Their collaboration marks a significant moment for the country’s environmental policies, highlighting a rare instance of unity in the often-divisive political landscape.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, addressing the chamber, commended the Greens for their pragmatic approach, using the moment to praise them for choosing progress over perfection. “This was a ‘yes’-alition,” he remarked, cleverly twisting his usual criticism of their opposition tactics when they align with the Coalition against Labor proposals.
Opposition leader Sussan Ley has criticised the government for striking a deal with the Greens. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
Shortly before the vote, Opposition leader Sussan Ley fired up, telling parliament the deal showed an alliance between Labor and the Greens was “well and truly back in business”.
