Election 2016 – do we have a new champion in Josh Frydenberg?
28 July, 2016
Now that Josh Frydenberg is Australia’s new environment minister, what can we expect when it comes to dangerous weeds, pests and feral animals?
Now that Josh Frydenberg is Australia’s new environment minister, what can we expect when it comes to dangerous weeds, pests and feral animals?
Are the major parties up to confronting the environmental threats posed by invasive species?
A wrap-up of biosecurity and invasive species management news from across Australia – April 2016
We have identified seven key areas for reform as part of our 2016 national priorities.
The Australian government has just agreed to a tougher response and national regulations to prevent new marine pests coming into our waters.
New federal and state laws rolling out across the country could limit risks to the environment posed by the trade of weedy plants, pet birds and aquarium fish or the spread of game animals, but only if new approaches are adopted.
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce was only one of a very impressive list of winners recognised for making a major contribution to protecting Australia from dangerous new invasive species.
A coalition of industry and environment groups have come together to call on State and Federal governments to take action against Australia’s worst freshwater aquatic pest, the European carp.
A year after we exposed just how easy it is to illegally import banned weed seeds into Australia via the internet one international company still doesn’t get the picture, and is continuing to send prohibited seeds into the country.
Moves by federal and state governments to change the way Australia manages high impact pests and diseases has set our alarm bells ringing. Are our governments looking at hoisting the white flag on all but a few popular causes?
New moves to make Australian agriculture more competitive could have a few positive knock-on effects for the environment.
Labor leader Bill Shorten outlined his vision for the party’s future direction at its national conference in July, but amid all the debate the party almost overlooked one of the biggest threats to Australia’s environment – invasive species.
If you’re a pest animal with a spine and on your way to Australia, lookout, Invasive Animals CRC is on your case.
A landmark Senate inquiry report released this month sets a strong new direction to prevent new weeds, pests and diseases.
Strong biosecurity is essential for conservation but the biosecurity law passed by the Senate shows we have a long way to go before the environment is given sufficient weight.
Now that Josh Frydenberg is Australia’s new environment minister, what can we expect when it comes to dangerous weeds, pests and feral animals?
Are the major parties up to confronting the environmental threats posed by invasive species?
A wrap-up of biosecurity and invasive species management news from across Australia – April 2016
We have identified seven key areas for reform as part of our 2016 national priorities.
The Australian government has just agreed to a tougher response and national regulations to prevent new marine pests coming into our waters.
New federal and state laws rolling out across the country could limit risks to the environment posed by the trade of weedy plants, pet birds and aquarium fish or the spread of game animals, but only if new approaches are adopted.
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce was only one of a very impressive list of winners recognised for making a major contribution to protecting Australia from dangerous new invasive species.
A coalition of industry and environment groups have come together to call on State and Federal governments to take action against Australia’s worst freshwater aquatic pest, the European carp.
A year after we exposed just how easy it is to illegally import banned weed seeds into Australia via the internet one international company still doesn’t get the picture, and is continuing to send prohibited seeds into the country.
Moves by federal and state governments to change the way Australia manages high impact pests and diseases has set our alarm bells ringing. Are our governments looking at hoisting the white flag on all but a few popular causes?
New moves to make Australian agriculture more competitive could have a few positive knock-on effects for the environment.
Labor leader Bill Shorten outlined his vision for the party’s future direction at its national conference in July, but amid all the debate the party almost overlooked one of the biggest threats to Australia’s environment – invasive species.
If you’re a pest animal with a spine and on your way to Australia, lookout, Invasive Animals CRC is on your case.
A landmark Senate inquiry report released this month sets a strong new direction to prevent new weeds, pests and diseases.
Strong biosecurity is essential for conservation but the biosecurity law passed by the Senate shows we have a long way to go before the environment is given sufficient weight.
Now that Josh Frydenberg is Australia’s new environment minister, what can we expect when it comes to dangerous weeds, pests and feral animals?
Are the major parties up to confronting the environmental threats posed by invasive species?
A wrap-up of biosecurity and invasive species management news from across Australia – April 2016
We have identified seven key areas for reform as part of our 2016 national priorities.
The Australian government has just agreed to a tougher response and national regulations to prevent new marine pests coming into our waters.
New federal and state laws rolling out across the country could limit risks to the environment posed by the trade of weedy plants, pet birds and aquarium fish or the spread of game animals, but only if new approaches are adopted.
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce was only one of a very impressive list of winners recognised for making a major contribution to protecting Australia from dangerous new invasive species.
A coalition of industry and environment groups have come together to call on State and Federal governments to take action against Australia’s worst freshwater aquatic pest, the European carp.
A year after we exposed just how easy it is to illegally import banned weed seeds into Australia via the internet one international company still doesn’t get the picture, and is continuing to send prohibited seeds into the country.
Moves by federal and state governments to change the way Australia manages high impact pests and diseases has set our alarm bells ringing. Are our governments looking at hoisting the white flag on all but a few popular causes?
New moves to make Australian agriculture more competitive could have a few positive knock-on effects for the environment.
Labor leader Bill Shorten outlined his vision for the party’s future direction at its national conference in July, but amid all the debate the party almost overlooked one of the biggest threats to Australia’s environment – invasive species.
If you’re a pest animal with a spine and on your way to Australia, lookout, Invasive Animals CRC is on your case.
A landmark Senate inquiry report released this month sets a strong new direction to prevent new weeds, pests and diseases.
Strong biosecurity is essential for conservation but the biosecurity law passed by the Senate shows we have a long way to go before the environment is given sufficient weight.
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The Invasive Species Council was formed in 2002 to seek stronger laws, policies and programs to protect nature from harmful pests, weeds and diseases.
The Invasive Species Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Australia and their connections to land and sea. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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