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Carmen Lawrence

Carmen Lawrence

Dr Carmen Lawrence was a research psychologist before entering politics in 1986, becoming the first woman premier of a state government. She is now a Senior Honorary Research Fellow and Professor Emerita at UWA’s School of Psychological Science.

Environment Minister Murray Watt has approved the North West Shelf gas project.

Every coal and gas approval tarnishes Labor’s climate legacy

Since taking office in 2022, the Albanese government has approved 32 coal, oil and gas developments – six of them since the 2025 election.

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WA Premier Roger Cook will be granted vast powers under a new bill soon to be debated by parliament.

WA public has every reason to be sceptical about a bill that concentrates vast power in premier’s hands

The premier has not taken West Australians into his confidence about the projects he wants to prioritise under Labor’s new State Development Bill.

  • Carmen Lawrence

Albanese’s gas project extension is a mistake - but it’s not too late

Labor came to government in 2022 with a climate mandate and voters have once again backed it to protect the environment. But it has failed at the first test.

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Dr Carmen Lawrence at the launch of a new campaign and code from the Climate Council.

Western Australia’s arts and sports must embrace fossil fuel-free future

We all cherish these organisations. It’s time for them to embrace a brighter future by cutting ties with such companies. And here’s how we’ll help them do it.

  • Carmen Lawrence