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NSW leads way with goal for zero extinction

7 September, 2021

Does the promise of a zero extinction target in NSW mean native wildlife will get the protection they deserve from the impacts of feral horses?

Fire ants. Photo: Mikhail Vasilyev | Unsplash

Draft implementation plan for the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases

12 April, 2021

Overall, we strongly endorse the draft implementation plan for the Priority Exotic Environmental Pests List. However, a few important gaps in the plan need to be addressed.

Our CEO Andrew Cox with Ian Thompson at a biodiversity roundtable in 2019.

Australia’s first chief environmental biosecurity officer leaves lasting legacy

5 February, 2021

We pay tribute to Ian Thompson, Australia’s first Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer.

Foxes have played a major role in the decline and extinction of many native animal species in Australia. Photo: Tim ten Cate | Unsplash

Inquiry into Ecosystem Decline in Victoria

15 November, 2020

Our submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into Ecosystem Decline in Victoria includes recommendations that would see strong progress towards reducing the impacts of invasive species.

The blue-tailed skink is endemic to Christmas Island. Photo: Parks Australia

EPBC Act review: more of the same or something new?

2 September, 2020

National environmental laws are failing to stop species becoming extinct in Australia.

Swift parrots are listed as critically endangered in Australia. Threats include loss of habitat, predation by cats and changes in habitat due to climate change. Photo: Judith Deland | Flickr | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Samuel review advocates better way to address threats to Australia’s natural wonders

20 July, 2020

A review of Australia’s EPBC Act finds it is failing to address the main threats to nature.

Victorian Supreme Court clears way for humane horse removal

9 June, 2020

The Invasive Species Council welcomes the Victorian Supreme Court’s decision to protect the Alpine National Park from growing horse impacts but is concerned the possibility of further legal action will delay the inevitable.

Legal case won’t stop need to act on Victorian Alps feral horses

26 May, 2020

Those opposed to action on Victoria’s feral horse problem are back in court today, a last ditch effort to delay the inevitable.

Top scientist resigns over destructive impacts of Snowy 2.0

22 May, 2020

Resignation of top scientists puts spotlight on refusal to take scientific advice about the environmental disaster that will unfold as a result of Snowy 2.0.

Demise of import levy threatens Australia’s biosecurity funding

20 May, 2020

The dumping of a proposed import levy is a huge setback for Australia’s biosecurity system.

Feral horses

1 May, 2020

Feral horse numbers are expanding across the Australian Alps and other parts of the country, causing immense ecological damage.

Climate change increases threats to Australian native wildlife

Climate change and invasive species

30 April, 2020

Native species killed or stressed by climate change will all too often be replaced by weeds and feral animals or infected by exotic diseases.

Diver with Humphead Wrasse, Great Barrier Reef. Photo: Flickr | brewbooks

Environment Health Australia

30 April, 2020

Enviromental Health Australia would be a national body dedicated to environmental biosecurity and tackling Australia’s most pressing environmental threats.

Letter to the Prime Minister of Australia – potential COVID-19 economic stimulus measures in conservation and land management

15 April, 2020

A letter to the Prime Minister of Australia endorsed by 80 landcare, farming and conservation groups that provides a bridge to recovery jobs package to help with the recovery once it starts.

Ian Thompson Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer

Environmental biosecurity chief delivers

27 November, 2019

Australia’s first Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer has been in place for a year, so now is a good time to review the success of the position.

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