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Election statements

Election statements

2022 Australian Federal Election

The EIANZ's statement in the lead-up to the Australian Federal Election includes specific actions to address Australia’s environmental challenges, harness opportunities for environmental reform and help ensure a consistent policy approach to sustainable development.

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2020 ACT Election

The EIANZ ACT Division prepared a statement to all parties contesting the Australian Capital Territory general election.

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2019 Australian Federal Election

The EIANZ urged all political parties and politicians to do more to develop and implement laws, policies and management practices that protect and enhance environmental values.

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2017 Queensland Election

The EIANZ called on all parties contesting the Queensland government election to do more to facilitate better management of the environment, evidence-based decisions and the role of suitably qualified and experienced environmental practitioners.

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2017 New Zealand Central Government Election

The EIANZ called on all parties contesting the Central Government Election to adopt policies requiring that environmental impact assessments be signed off by certified professionals.

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2016 Australian Federal Election

The EIANZ called on all parties contesting the 2016 Federal election to adopt policies requiring that environmental impact assessments be signed off by certified professionals.

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