Changes are afoot to dramatically wind back federal environmental protection laws. Under these changes, State Governments would be given sweeping powers to assess and approve major development projects. If implemented, these changes would be a disaster for our nation's environment and wildlife.

This petition is organised by Friends of the Earth Australia as part of our 'nature: not negotiable' campaign.

For further information on this campaign please check here: http://foe.org.au/articles/2012-10-22/nature-not-negotiable

To support our work, please check here: http://www.givenow.com.au/friendsoftheearthaustralia