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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.
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This report outlines research led by the Australian National University, which provides a first estimate of the funding needed for Australian government to meet all commitments under the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
2026 Biodiversity Concerns Survey Interim findings: Community support for action to protect nature and uphold international conservation commitments.
20 October 2026
The Biodiversity Council’s 2026 Biodiversity Concerns Survey has found overwhelming public support for Australia meeting its international commitments to protect nature.
Submission to the South Australian Natural Resources Committee’s Inquiry into Buffel Grass
9 October 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Natural Resources Committee’s inquiry into the management of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris and C. pennisetiformis) in South Australia.
Submission to the proposal to prepare six draft management plans for 44 Australian Marine Parks
29 September 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposal to
prepare six draft management plans for 44 Australian Marine Parks (the Proposal).
North Adelaide Golf Course Redevelopment Law and Policy Brief
18 September 2026
This brief outlines the key issues arising out of the South Australian Government’s approach to redeveloping the North Adelaide Public Golf Course. It was authored by law and policy experts at Adelaide University.
Denialism doesn’t change the reality that roaming pet cats are a scourge for Australia’s wildlife
3 September 2026
Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus on the detrimental impacts of roaming pet and feral cats, narratives that downplay these threats now risk further harm to Australia's biodiversity.
Proposed H5N1 Bird Flu Priority Wildlife Protection Program
26 August 2026
An expert-led, collaborative framework for investing an initial $200 million over two years to protect and recover Australia’s wildlife at greatest risk from H5N1 bird flu
Securing a Resilient Future for Australia’s Oceans: a scientific consensus statement on the Federal Commonwealth Marine Park Review
25 August 2026
275 scientists call on the Australian Government to ensure the Federal Commonwealth Marine Park Review delivers a marine park system that is scientifically credible, enduring and delivers benefits for oceans and people.
Submission to the Draft Western Swamp Tortoise Environmental Protection Policy 2026
10 August 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Environmental Protection (Western Swamp Tortoise Habitat) Policy 2026 (‘the draft EPP’).
