Traditional owners have complained to the ACCC that Glencore has made false and misleading claims about the findings of an independent report on its McArthur River zinc and lead mine.
After almost six years as shadow climate and environment minister, Greg Hunt is Australia's new Environment Minister, while Ian Macfarlane will have responsibility for energy.
Shadow environment and climate minister Greg Hunt wants better protection for threatened species, as well as air and water quality improvements, but cautions that governments too often resort to regulation to achieve environmental goals.