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Tell your MP: End government support for nature destruction and start investing 1% to restore it.

13 March 2026
Nature is in rapid decline in Australia because governments are investing more in destroying nature than in restoring it. Join us in calling for the Australian Government to lift spending on nature to 1% of the federal budget.
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Easy ways to help nature in Australia

17 September 2025
Did you know there are simple actions you can take to help nature thrive in Australia? Explore our list and discover the small changes you can make that add up to a big difference for biodiversity.
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