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New study finds Australia's extinction tally is far greater than previously recognised
Between one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates, such as pollinators and other beneficial species like earthworms, are becoming extinct in Australia every week, and about 9000 have become extinct since European arrival in 1788.
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Our national list of threatened plants and animals has just reached 2,118 species – it is the tip of the iceberg
7 August 2024
Thousands of species are likely to meet the national threatened species criteria but have never been assessed, leaving them without protection under national law.
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Top scientists call on Australian Government to allocate federal funding towards nature protection and management
18 July 2024
More than two dozen of Australia’s eminent ecology, conservation and biodiversity academics have called on the Australian Government to commit significant federal funding towards nature.
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NSW Biodiversity Act set for major overhaul
18 July 2024
The NSW Minns Government have announced major reforms to the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, following a scathing independent review in 2023.
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Deadly bird flu found to spread between mammals, raising risk to Australian sea lions, seals and dolphins
8 July 2024
We are calling on Australia’s governments to urgently and collaboratively ramp up preparations for bird flu in wildlife, as new research provides the first strong evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission of the deadly H5N1 strain.
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Show nature the money! Here are 9 things to look out for in the budget
14 May 2024
The federal budget will be announced tonight. Read our quick forecast of what investment is needed to help nature.
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Experts concerned that much needed environmental law reform could be undermined by proposed carve up
16 April 2024
The Albanese Government has announced it will split reforms to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, raising concerns that the government is stepping back from its comprehensive law reform commitments.
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Experts and community back Environment Minister’s proposed rejection of luxury marina at globally important wetland site
9 April 2024
The Biodiversity Council has backed federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s proposed rejection of a luxury apartment and marina development at an internationally important wetland near Brisbane.
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Experts propose mapping green-light zones where renewables can be fast-tracked with least impacts on nature and agriculture
20 March 2024
The University of Melbourne is mapping zones where renewable energy projects could be fast-tracked without major risk, and identifying areas that should be off-limits.
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Biodiversity Council welcomes return of protection to imperilled dingo population in north-western Victoria
14 March 2024
The Biodiversity Council have welcomed changes to dingo management in north-western Victoria which were announced by the Victorian Government today.
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Biodiversity Council slams environmental law carve out for offshore oil and gas industry
14 March 2024
The Biodiversity Council has raised serious concerns in relation to proposed amendments that will potentially weaken requirements for the offshore petroleum and gas industry to meet environmental standards under national law.
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