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The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act should be amended to include a climate change trigger that encompasses fossil fuel exports, says an Australian Conservation Foundation submission to a Senate inquiry into the Act.

WWF Australia chief Greg Bourne says a range of laws – not just the federal EPBC Act – must be changed so large greenhouse gas emitters undergo regulatory scrutiny. Plus ACF calls for tax subsidy phase-outs, BCA cautions on meshing renewables and trading schemes, EBA calls for 'war council' approach. (with audio)