Coalition MPs put tax-free donations for green groups in the gun

By Tom Arup, Environment Editor
Updated May 4 2016 - 6:03pm, first published 4:18pm
Nationals MP John Cobb is the chairman of the parliamentary committee inquiry. Photo: Andrew Meares
Nationals MP John Cobb is the chairman of the parliamentary committee inquiry. Photo: Andrew Meares
Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy says advocacy to prevent environmental damage is ultimately cheaper than remediation.
Australian Conservation Foundation chief executive Kelly O'Shanassy says advocacy to prevent environmental damage is ultimately cheaper than remediation.
Liberal MP Jason Wood is concerned that groups that focus on education and advocacy for environmental causes could be unfairly penalised. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Liberal MP Jason Wood is concerned that groups that focus on education and advocacy for environmental causes could be unfairly penalised. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Donations to environmental groups such as Greenpeace, the Wilderness Society and Friends of the Earth could be stripped of their tax deductible status under sweeping changes put forward by members of the Turnbull government.

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