Analysis and resources

The Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework represents a unique opportunity to support a transition to biodiverse agricultural systems. We present key points and recommendations relating to the AASF consultation paper.

Victoria’s proposed approach for managing the biodiversity impacts of renewable energy (including a draft Handbook and Discussion Paper) is not a significant improvement from the current approach and is unlikely to deliver "no net loss".

The creation of South Australia’s Draft Biodiversity Bill is a critical step in the state's conservation and restoration of biodiversity. We support many aspects of the bill and have also identified opportunities to improve parts of it.

We advocate for the introduction of cat containment laws, and other programs that enable the protection of wildlife from roaming pet cats, in our submission to the NSW cat inquiry.

We support the creation of 11 new sanctuaries across 10 marine parks, but are concerned that commercial fishing has been prioritised over biodiversity protection in some parks.

The Biodiversity Council is concerned that the proclamation and management plan will not substantially improve levels of protection for marine biodiversity around Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

The Biodiversity Council is concerned that the draft Sustainable Oceans Plan has critical gaps and would likely fail in achieving its stated national vision for a sustainable ocean economy.

The Queensland Government have developed a framework to support the implementation of their statewide biodiversity strategy. Our submission outlines two key concerns about the framework.

Regarding the inquiry into the offshore wind industry consultation process, we suggest opportunities to improve outcomes for biodiversity and reduce conflicts between renewable energy project proposals and stakeholders.

The Biodiversity Council views the existing national forest policy architecture as failing to protect biodiversity. Read the submission for more details.