Murray Watt
No mentions found
This entity hasn't been tracked yet, or Iris is still building its knowledge base.
Related Articles from SNS
Santos could drill for new gas in Beetaloo basin within weeks as Murray Watt urged to ‘do his job’
Environment Centre of the Northern Territory warns it could be ‘gateway to full-scale fracking in the territory’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSantos could begin new drilling for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin within weeks after the Finocchiaro government granted approval for up to 12 wells. The decision, published late last month, has prompted calls from environment groups for the federal environment minister, Murray Watt, to use his powers to...
Government declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium
Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has decided against an 11th-hour intervention to halt construction of an Olympic stadium and aquatic centre in the heart of Brisbane, in a park that traditional owners say is a First Nations sacred site. The environment minister, Murray Watt, issued a statement on Sunday...
Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administrationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has paid millions of dollars in personal protection for the administrators of the CFMEU, and had to organise security for minister Murray Watt after he introduced the legislation that placed the union into administration, it has been revealed. Under questioning from Liberal senator Jane Hume in the Senate...
Applications to protect Victoria Park rejected ahead of construction of Olympic stadium
Federal minister Murray Watt rejects two applications to protect Victoria Park ahead of Olympic stadium construction Sun 31 May 2026 at 4:21pm The federal government has rejected two cultural heritage protection applications for Brisbane's Victoria Park, ahead of construction starting on the 63,000-seat Olympic stadium on Monday. From midnight, the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) will take over ownership of Victoria Park from the Brisbane City Council, so...
'We're not greenies': Dive industry makes case for stronger ocean protections
Dive industry calls for more no-fish, no-drill zones as marine park review looms Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 4:56am Australia's dive industry has backed calls to expand no-fishing and no-drilling zones across the nation's oceans ahead of a federal review of marine parks. The sector will today launch a public advertising campaign urging stronger protections in offshore waters, including the Coral Sea off Queensland. The campaign comes as federal environment minister Murray Watt prepares to review 44...
Public servant to take SA government to court over golf course redevelopment
Public servant to take SA government to court over North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 11:52am In short: The state government has almost finished cutting down almost 600 trees to redevelop the North Adelaide Golf Course. Edwin Kemp Attrill opposes the development on heritage and environmental grounds. His lawyer plans to lodge an injunction against the development in the Federal Court this week.
Live: Trade minister meets with US counterpart over proposed 12.5pc tariffs
live Federal politics live: Trade minister meets with US counterpart over proposed 12.5 per cent tariffs Trade Minister Don Farrell has met with his US counterpart after the US proposed imposing a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports. Follow all the updates in our live blog. Submit a comment or question Live updates Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 7:11am Richard Marles evasive on age of used AUKUS subs Defence Minister Richard Marles has defended Australia's AUKUS pivot but refused to divulge...
Public servant claims threat of $4m damages bill in golf course fight
Public servant claims SA government has threatened him with $4 million bill in golf course fight Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 10:12am In short: Edwin Kemp Attrill opposes the South Australian government's redevelopment of the North Adelaide Golf Course, which is already well underway. The Crown solicitor said it might have to recover costs of up to $4 million if work had to stop and then restart on the project. The public servant has called on the premier to meet him for a public debate on the issue on...
Olympic stadium work underway as premier warns off protesters
Premier says Victoria Park protesters shouldn't 'get between bulldozers' as work begins Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 10:33am In short: Work has begun on Brisbane's 63,000-seat Olympic stadium ahead of the 2032 games. The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority took over ownership of the land at midnight. It’s after days of protest, with five arrested at a protest camp last week.
'Slap in the face': Mother's scathing assessment of NDIS bill
NDIS inquiry warned changes could push families into crisis and towards child protection services Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 3:46pm In short: The first of three days of Senate hearings probing the government's dramatic NDIS bill has kicked off in Melbourne. Advocates aired a raft of concerns about the proposed legislation, including about changes they worry will push more responsibilities onto exhausted families. NDIS and other government officials are scheduled to give evidence later in the week.