Media release Archive - Invasive Species Council

Critically endangered Norfolk Island green parrot. Photo: Luis Ortiz-Catedral

Ground-breaking project first step on path to restore Norfolk Island

27 October, 2021

For the first time ever the native vegetation of Norfolk Island has been mapped, both as it exists now and before European arrival.

Northern corroboree frog-Photo Michael McFadden

Kosciuszko horse plan promises big reduction but locks in damage

1 October, 2021

The NSW Government’s draft Kosciuszko feral horse plan has promised a significant reduction in feral horses in the park, but locks in damage to key areas.

Feral deer on private conservatoin land Tasmania

Tasmania must remove ‘wildlife’ status protecting feral deer

22 September, 2021

Tasmania needs to remove the partly protected status of feral deer if numbers are to be dramatically reduced.

Documents reveal hamstrung park agency failing to reduce Kosciuszko feral horse numbers

13 September, 2021

Freedom of information documents reveal feral horse numbers in Kosciuszko are spiralling out of control because of ineffective control measures.

Mountain pygmy-possum-Photo Australian Alps collection - Parks Australia

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?

Exposed: Pet ant trade a dangerous and costly hazard

26 August, 2021

An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.

NCAT challenge to reveal secret feral horse reports

16 August, 2021

We are taking action to access key reports on the management of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park.

Report warns Tasmania’s feral deer herd out of control

11 August, 2021

A new strategy for Tasmania’s out-of-control feral deer herd sets ambitious target of bringing population down to 10,000 by 2032.

Red deer grazing, Moora Track, Grampians National Park, Victoria Australia.

Community force to tackle Victoria’s growing feral deer threat

28 June, 2021

A new community force has been launched to help tackle growing impacts of feral deer in Victoria.

Federal intervention to protect Kosciuszko puts NSW on notice

19 June, 2021

Federal environment minister set to take action that will reduce feral horses numbers in Kosciuszko National Park.

Australian environment minister Sussan Ley

Sussan Ley flags Kosciuszko feral horse action

17 June, 2021

The Invasive Species Council backs environment minister’s desire to use federal laws to protect Kosciuszko National Park from feral horses.

Landmark Senate report calls for action on feral deer, pigs and goats

24 May, 2021

The Australian Senate has delivered a landmark report on the increasing impacts of feral deer, pigs and goats across the country and a roadmap for reform.

Biosecurty area, authorised persons only.

Biosecurity boost bolsters Australia’s border safeguards

4 May, 2021

A $371 million biosecurity funding package announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrision will strengthen Australia’s ability to stop new pests and diseases from entering the country.