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Study finds environment laws are failing to curb nature destruction in Northern Australia

New research led by The University of Queensland has added to the case for federal nature law reform after finding existing laws in Queensland and the Northern Territory are not working to protect nature or curb deforestation.
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The Biodiversity Council acknowledges the First Peoples of the lands and waters of Australia, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and future and expresses gratitude for long and ongoing custodianship of Country.

The Biodiversity Council is an independent expert group founded by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to Australia’s biodiversity crisis. It is hosted by The University of Melbourne. It receives funding from 11 university partners and The Ian Potter Foundation, The Ross Trust, Trawalla Foundation, The Rendere Trust, Isaacson Davis Foundation, Coniston Charitable Trust and Angela Whitbread.



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Just intent and for only 25 years should not qualify as long-term conservation

29 May 2024
We urge the Australian Government to adopt a requirement of locked-in conservation for 99 years, where permanent is not possible, for areas counted to our international 30x30 conservation commitment.
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Insights from our budget washup webinar

29 May 2024
Missed our budget washup webinar? You can catch up with the recording and access resources and other insights into the budget in this article.
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Two-thirds of Australians think pet owners should be required to keep cats contained

23 May 2024
New research has found that two in three Australians would support policies that require cat owners to keep their cat contained to their property.
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Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our cities

22 May 2024
Increasing the amount of nature in our cities can provide many benefits as long as it's done with biodiversity in mind.
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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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From bird baths to rocks, seven things people put in their gardens to help wildlife, and how well they work

23 April 2024
What animals are using your backyard? And what backyard features entice wildlife to visit? A new study has the answers.
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Water-theft is a major issue for the environment in the Murray-Darlin Basin; inconsistent laws are a big part of the problem

22 April 2024
Water is being stolen in the Murray-Darling Basin and it is the environment and taxpayers who fund much-needed environmental flows who bear the cost.
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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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What’s happening with the Great Barrier Reef bleaching? An update from experts and how to help

26 March 2024
The average ocean water temperature this year has been consistently one of the hottest on record in Australia and globally. The marine heat wave is currently causing extensive coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
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