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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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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.
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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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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.
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James Trezise appointed as new director of the Biodiversity Council

29 February 2024
Respected campaigner, leader and environmental policy specialist James Trezise has joined the Biodiversity Council as the organisation’s new director.
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Easy ways to help nature in Australia

24 February 2024
There are many things that every person can do to help nature in Australia, and lots of them are very easy and also provide benefits to you.
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Harry Potter and the Disenchanted Wildlife: how light and sound shows can harm nocturnal animals

9 February 2024
Lights and wildlife don't mix. Read how the growing popularity of artificial light shows could be sending our suburbs silent.
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Harry Potter and the disenchanted wildlife’ – Biodiversity Council says community outcry over Victorian show is justified

9 February 2024
An extensive body of science shows that community opposition to light and sound shows in conservation areas due to impacts on wildlife is justified.
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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.
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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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