How Labor struck a deal on environment

<p>Environmental law reform has been sitting in the too-hard basket for years &mdash; under successive governments, the system stayed broken.</p> <p>Now, just days before the end of the parliamentary year, Labor has passed the first major changes in a generation.</p> <p>The government chose to work with the Greens, agreeing to scrap logging exemptions, close coal and gas loopholes, and hand real enforcement powers to a new EPA.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Coalition fractured over the details &mdash; dealing themselves out of negotiations and out of relevance.</p> <p>Today, press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno, on how Labor landed a landmark deal, and what it means for the future of environmental policy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy&nbsp;<em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Press gallery journalist, Paul Bongiorno</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>AAP Image/Lukas Coch</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>