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The federal government’s decision to fast-track a sweeping major projects bill has ignited a firestorm of opposition. Indigenous leaders and stakeholders decry the rushed consultation process, questioning the transparency and accountability of a bill poised to dramatically reshape approval protocols for infrastructure and resource projects.
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