1. Environmentalism
2. Pro-Transparency

The establishment of the Commonwealth Environment Protection Authority is crucial for ensuring robust environmental protection and compliance with existing laws. By creating an independent body to oversee the EPBC Act, the bill addresses long-standing issues of ineffective enforcement and limited transparency, as noted in various reviews and reports [Judgment]. The EPA's independence from ministerial influence ensures that decisions are made based on scientific and ecological considerations rather than political motives, thereby enhancing the integrity and accountability of environmental governance. Moreover, the bill facilitates the engagement of the community in environmental decision-making, promoting informed public involvement and trust in environmental regulatory processes.

1. Propertarianism

Critics might argue that the establishment of the EPA could lead to increased regulatory burdens on businesses and landowners, potentially infringing on property rights and stifling economic activities. The independence of the EPA, while beneficial for impartiality, may also result in a lack of accountability to elected representatives, thus diminishing democratic oversight. Additionally, the creation of a new federal body could lead to increased government spending and bureaucracy, without guaranteeing significant improvements in environmental outcomes [Judgment].