Gabrielle Upton
A recent visit to Bellingen by Greens MLC Dawn Walker and former Federal leader Christine Milne comes amid revelations of a split within the Berejiklian Government over environmental policy. Source: Coffs Coast Advocate
Reports in The Australian suggest Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton was not given time to properly assess the environment impact of new land clearing laws before she signed off them.
It also said Ms Upton was in conflict with Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Primary Industries Minister Niall Blair over terms and conditions of Regional Forestry Agreement, which the government intends to extend for another 20 years.
