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This term of government will be critical for nature

The Biodiversity Council congratulates the Australian Labor Party on their election victory. This term of government will be critical for nature
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Living with native predators the solution to keep endangered mammals ‘street smart’

29 January 2025
New research has found that living with a native predator around can help native mammals bred in conservation reserves better survive when released into the wild.
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Our threatened species list has major gaps - Biodiversity Council calls for more resourcing to assess species at risk of extinction

23 January 2025
The Biodiversity Council is calling for more resourcing to scale up the processing of threatened species assessments and nominations.
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From securing pets to building ‘insect hotels’ – here are 7 ways to attract birds to your garden

21 January 2025
Home gardens can provide vital habitat for Australian birds, but urban environments tend to favour certain species. Here are seven things you can do in your garden to support a wider range of bird species.
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Local councils are tightening cat ownership laws to help protect wildlife and keep your pet safe

3 January 2025
More and more local councils around Australia are making the move to restrict pet cats from roaming around parks and reserves in a bid to protect our native wildlife. Listen to the ABC Radio interview to find out more.
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Could we 'Eat the Invaders'?

10 December 2024
A new mini series 'Eat the Invaders' will premiere on ABC in January, featuring Biodiversity Council Communications Manager Jaana Dielenberg.
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Climate change dramatically increases extinction risks

9 December 2024
New study finds that extinctions will accelerate rapidly if global temperatures exceed 1.5°C.
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New study finds Australia's extinction tally is far greater than previously recognised

9 December 2024
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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Before putting Christmas lights outside, think about our wildlife

6 December 2024
December is a great time for festive decorations. But did you know outdoor lights and lasers are really hard on wildlife around you? The good news is that there are easy ways to reduce your impact this Christmas to be kind to wildlife.
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Statement from the Biodiversity Council on Nature Positive Bills scuppered by PM

29 November 2024
The Biodiversity Council is deeply disappointed that the Prime Minister has vetoed a deal to deliver a national environment protection authority and an information-gathering agency - two key election promises.
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Adelaide Study finds visiting National Parks makes people healthier saving health system $140M/year

28 November 2024
New research adds to the pool of studies that show National Parks provide a total economic benefit worth 50 times more than the cost of running the parks and recommends new parks in low socio-economic areas.
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Acknowledgements

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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