Tom is joined by economist and co-CEO of The Australia Institute Dr. Richard Denniss! This week, Greens passed the government’s Improved Native Forest Management Bill, though three Senators crossed the floor to dissent. Why does Richard think it was a mistake to once again enable Labor compromise? Does he believe this will actually save the koalas? Did he see Friendlyjordies say he has a silly voice?

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Richard in The Point - https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260901-why-the-greens-arent-picking-up-the-voters-labor-is-losing 

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https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/carbon-offsets-threaten-great-koala-national-park-promise,21532#google_vignette 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-01/great-koala-national-park-going-ahead-nsw-labor-election-win/102153496

https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260904-great-koala-national-park-dependent-on-carbon-offsets-but-taxpayers-will-pay-95-of-cost 

Chris Bowen press release -
https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/joint-media-release-senate-endorse-practical-action-climate

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