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Have your say: help shape the Standard that protects nature from damaging developments

The new National Environmental Standard for Matters of National Environmental Significance, or MNES, is not adequate to halt the decline of our most precious species and places. Now is the time to help shape this Standard for biodiversity.
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Have your say: help shape the Standard that protects nature from damaging developments

11 May 2026
The new National Environmental Standard for Matters of National Environmental Significance, or MNES, is not adequate to halt the decline of our most precious species and places. Now is the time to help shape this Standard for biodiversity.
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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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