Treasurer Jim Chalmers preparing for economic reform summit

Jim Chalmers says environment laws need overhaul to stop people ‘burning cash waiting for approvals’

Treasurer says ‘status quo is no longer acceptable’ on Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act as Labor pushes to build 1.2m new homes by 2029Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal treasurer says too many people across Australia are “burning cash waiting for approvals to build things” while flagging the Albanese government’s overhaul of environment laws could help boost productivity.Labor is plann…

Treasurer Jim Chalmers preparing for economic reform summit

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hold talks with state and territory counterparts today ahead of his sit down with leaders from business, finance and unions.