The Australian government is stalling on passing a new biosecurity levy that would help keep out major threats like the African swine fever virus.
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Re-homing not enough to stop Kosciuszko’s feral horse crisis
Read more »New plans to re-home a small number of horses out of Kosciuszko National Park will barely make a dint in the growing number of feral horses running rampant in the park.
NSW Government will remove special protection status for feral deer
Read more »NSW will remove the protected game status for feral deer on private land across the state, bringing it into line with every other state but Victoria and Tasmania. Deer will be treated like other pest animals such as feral rabbits, foxes, goats and pigs.
Move will allow NSW farmers to tackle growing feral deer problem
Read more »Moves to allow gun licence owners to shoot feral deer on private property would cut red tape for farmers.
Barilaro halts Kosciuszko horse removal
Read more »Horse removal from Kosciuszko National Park has stopped for a second year in a row due to a surprise intervention by NSW Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, this week.
New biosecurity collective ready for action
Read more »With the number of pest and disease threats that could enter our country rapidly growing, last week biosecurity champions from across Australia and overseas came together to form Australia’s first biosecurity collective.
Legal advice shows NSW’s radical feral horse plan could require federal approval
Read more »Legal advice confirms the federal government may have the power to block the NSW government’s flawed plan to protect feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park.
FOI reveals feral horse numbers skyrocketing in Kosciuszko National Park
Read more »The feral horse population in Kosciuszko National Park has risen dramatically since all horse control was halted in the park 20 months ago.
Government must step in after Barilaro breaks ranks on feral horse promise
Read more »NSW environment minister Matt Kean must take full control of feral horse management in Kosciuszko National Park after deputy premier John Barilaro reneged on his promise to immediately reduce numbers by half.
Federal budget not quite the ant’s pants, but it’s close
Read more »The 2019 federal budget was a ripper for tackling some of Australia’s most destructive invading ants but has missed a major long-term investment opportunity.
NSW Votes: Coalition election win demands urgent action on feral horses
Read more »Following last night’s Liberal/National Party win, Deputy Premier John Barilaro must urgently outline how he will fulfil his commitment to immediately reduce feral horse numbers by 50% in Kosciuszko National Park.
NSW feral horse failure could condemn critically endangered stocky galaxias to extinction
Read more »The lack of action to reduce feral horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park could lead to the extinction of Australia’s critically endangered stocky galaxias.
Where does Barilaro really stand on feral horses?
Read more »NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro continues to duck and weave on his plan for feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park as horse numbers continue to grow.
Feral horse hospitalises teenager camping in Kosciuszko National Park
Read more »A freedom of information request has revealed that a 16-year-old boy was hospitalised after being kicked in the shoulder by a feral horse running through a campsite at Long Plain in Kosciuszko National Park last November.
Costa Georgiadis to lay groundwork for biosecurity conversation
Read more »The long-time host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, will be the official MC of the inaugural 2019 Australian Biosecurity Symposium.
