TRANSCRIPT – Sky News Afternoon Agenda with Tom Connell

TOM CONNELL:

Sunday marks Threatened Species Day, raising awareness about Australia’s unique flora and fauna. 59 species have moved into a higher threat category since May 2022. When Labor took office, the government seemed to overhaul environmental laws before the end of the year. The Shadow Environment Minister, Angie Bell, joins me live now. Interesting to note, this day falls on the same day the Tasmanian tiger became extinct, the most famous of the extinct animals in Australia. But a lot of the other species at threat get a lot less attention.

TRANSCRIPT – ABC Radio National Breakfast with Sally Sara

SALLY SARA:
As the federal government prepares to announce its 2035 emissions target, the Business Council of Australia has released its own economic modelling on the cost of cutting emissions.

Labor failure allowed algal bloom disaster to spiral out of control

Walking on Australian beaches year-round is a luxury we enjoy in our great country. But for South Australians, this luxury has not existed for months. Beaches are closed, and they’ve been told to stay more than 300 metres away due to the harmful algal bloom that’s ravaging the coastline.

Transcript – DOORSTOP INTERVIEW

ANGIE BELL:
What we have seen to date is three years of failure to reform the EPBC Act under a Labor Albanese government. We have seen three years of failure and delay with a foot on the brake when it comes to reforming the EPBC Act. And now, what we’re hearing is that the government is on a fast train to reforming the EPBC Act. What I will say about that is that this government has had plenty of time to decide on an update to the EPBC Act and reform it, and it has failed categorically.

Transcript – FIVEAA Breakfast with David Penberthy and Will Goodings

WILL GOODINGS:
We’ll revisit that shortly. But before we do, at four to seven, let’s talk Algal Bloom. Angie Bell’s the Federal Shadow Environment Minister and joins us on FIVEAA Breakfast. Angie Bell, good morning to you.

Transcript – Sky News Regional Breakfast with Jaynie Seal

JAYNIE SEAL:
In a bid to revive South Australia’s algae-hit coastal towns, the state government is rolling out 20,000 Coast is Calling travel vouchers. They are worth up to $500 each and are aimed at luring visitors back to holiday hotspots along the coast. The voucher can be used for discounts on accommodation, tours and experiences.