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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Submission to inquiry into the recreational native bird hunting in Victoria
21 May 2023
We detail the scientific evidence for discontinuing native bird hunting in our submission to the Parliament of Victoria's Select Committee Inquiry into Native Bird Hunting Arrangements.
Minister of the Environment Tanya Plibersek put out a call seeking ambitious and innovative ideas to achieve better, longer lasting improvements for our biodiversity. Read the responses from some of our councillors.
Biodiversity Council submission to the statutory review of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
24 April 2023
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 is up for review. Our submission makes 26 recommendations to improve the Act to better protect biodiversity.
Feedback on principles proposed to guide recognition of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs)
19 April 2023
The Australian Government is seeking to introduce other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) to help reach its international biodiversity commitment of 30 by 30. Read our submission made as part of the public consultation.
Biodiversity Council Social Media Community Guidelines
1 January 2023
We aim to maintain the integrity of our social media channels and ensure a safe and positive space for our community. These social media community guidelines outline the requirements for participation.
Spending to save: what will it take to end extinction?
14 December 2022
Australia is losing more species of plants and animals than any other nation (and is spending much less on conservation than countries like the US). This factsheet reviews the resources Australia needs to invest to halt extinction.
