Greens NSW MP and Environment spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC's motion for the government to recommit to Ecologically Sustainable Development has been defeated by the Legislative Council.
Dr Faruqi said: "This motion on Ecologically Sustainable Development is about acknowledging the critical role that ecologically sustainable development principles play in transforming to a more sustainable economy and society.
"Whilst I am disappointed, it is unsurprising that the Coalition would refuse to commit to Ecologically Sustainable Development, given the environmental vandalism of the O'Farrell and now Baird Government.