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.
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.
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.
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.
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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