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New study finds EPBC Act assessment decisions are having little effect on reducing habitat loss for threatened species
25 March 2024
A study by researchers at The University of Queensland
has found that the EPBC Act is not delivering on its
primary purpose of halting biodiversity loss.
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.
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.
National survey finds Australians want government to lift their game for nature
6 March 2024
Our second national survey of community attitudes to biodiversity conservation issues, has revealed strong support for governments to lift action and spending for nature.
Allowing duck hunting to continue in Victoria is shameful and part of a disturbing trend
30 January 2024
The Victorian government has confirmed duck and quail hunting will continue in the state. The controversial decision is a rejection of recommendations by a bipartisan parliamentary committee which recommended ending native bird hunting this year.