All other Australian attempts have been hopeful private members' bills, lacking the resources and authority of government.

It is the second time in a week Unesco has issued a withering rejection of Australian attempts to open world heritage sites to development.

But Dr Barnet said it was proof the trillion-dollar firm was "digging its heels in" against Australian attempts to reform the online space.

Australian attempts to press ahead with a pacific trade pact & anti-renewable energy forces within the government move to kill off the Renewable Energy Target.