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The Invasive Species Council, Rabbit-Free Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions are calling on all parties to commit federal support to fast-track the next rabbit biocontrol virus, warning that vital research funding has dried up as the effectiveness of existing viruses fades.
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment that major parties failed to commit to critical yellow crazy ant funding before voting commenced – warning that years of hard work and millions of dollars could be lost without urgent action.
Calls for all parties to seize a landmark opportunity to back 2 globally significant invasive species eradication programs in South Australia.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process.
The Invasive Species Council warns that confusion about the implications of a Weed of National Significance (WONS) listing for buffel grass could undermine efforts to tackle one of Australia’s most damaging invaders.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed today’s federal election commitments from the Australian Greens, applauding the party’s pledge to dramatically boost investment in nature and establish a Land and Sea Country Commissioner, an independent First Nations voice to guide environmental protection and management.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s firm rejection of US pressure to weaken Australia’s biosecurity laws.
Australian households could be slugged with a $581 million annual pesticide bill if fire ant eradication efforts fail, a new report by the Australia Institute has revealed.
A coalition of community members, experts and political representatives gathered at NSW Parliament House today to deliver a petition of more than 11,000 signatures calling for the repeal of the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018. Under Parliament rules the size of this petition immediately triggers a debate in the legislative assembly.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the Queensland government’s $24 million injection to boost fire ant suppression.
The Invasive Species Council welcomes the NSW government’s move to establish an Aboriginal Healthy Country Assistant Commissioner within the Natural Resources Commission (NRC), with recruitment now underway.
The Invasive Species Council is issuing a stark warning to residents in south east Queensland and surrounds, as fire ants are seen forming rafts and spreading amongst flood waters.
The latest feral horse population count for Kosciuszko National Park was discussed in NSW Budget Estimates today, with figures suggesting numbers have dropped significantly.
The Invasive Species Council welcomes the NSW government’s announcement today that it will review the outdated Companion Animals Act 1998 which currently prohibits Councils from being able to implement cat containment and curfews.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Interim CEO, following the departure of Andrew Cox at the end of February.
The Invasive Species Council, Rabbit-Free Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions are calling on all parties to commit federal support to fast-track the next rabbit biocontrol virus, warning that vital research funding has dried up as the effectiveness of existing viruses fades.
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment that major parties failed to commit to critical yellow crazy ant funding before voting commenced – warning that years of hard work and millions of dollars could be lost without urgent action.
Calls for all parties to seize a landmark opportunity to back 2 globally significant invasive species eradication programs in South Australia.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process.
The Invasive Species Council warns that confusion about the implications of a Weed of National Significance (WONS) listing for buffel grass could undermine efforts to tackle one of Australia’s most damaging invaders.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed today’s federal election commitments from the Australian Greens, applauding the party’s pledge to dramatically boost investment in nature and establish a Land and Sea Country Commissioner, an independent First Nations voice to guide environmental protection and management.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s firm rejection of US pressure to weaken Australia’s biosecurity laws.
Australian households could be slugged with a $581 million annual pesticide bill if fire ant eradication efforts fail, a new report by the Australia Institute has revealed.
A coalition of community members, experts and political representatives gathered at NSW Parliament House today to deliver a petition of more than 11,000 signatures calling for the repeal of the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018. Under Parliament rules the size of this petition immediately triggers a debate in the legislative assembly.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the Queensland government’s $24 million injection to boost fire ant suppression.
The Invasive Species Council welcomes the NSW government’s move to establish an Aboriginal Healthy Country Assistant Commissioner within the Natural Resources Commission (NRC), with recruitment now underway.
The Invasive Species Council is issuing a stark warning to residents in south east Queensland and surrounds, as fire ants are seen forming rafts and spreading amongst flood waters.
The latest feral horse population count for Kosciuszko National Park was discussed in NSW Budget Estimates today, with figures suggesting numbers have dropped significantly.
The Invasive Species Council welcomes the NSW government’s announcement today that it will review the outdated Companion Animals Act 1998 which currently prohibits Councils from being able to implement cat containment and curfews.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Interim CEO, following the departure of Andrew Cox at the end of February.
The Invasive Species Council, Rabbit-Free Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions are calling on all parties to commit federal support to fast-track the next rabbit biocontrol virus, warning that vital research funding has dried up as the effectiveness of existing viruses fades.
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment that major parties failed to commit to critical yellow crazy ant funding before voting commenced – warning that years of hard work and millions of dollars could be lost without urgent action.
Calls for all parties to seize a landmark opportunity to back 2 globally significant invasive species eradication programs in South Australia.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process.
The Invasive Species Council warns that confusion about the implications of a Weed of National Significance (WONS) listing for buffel grass could undermine efforts to tackle one of Australia’s most damaging invaders.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed today’s federal election commitments from the Australian Greens, applauding the party’s pledge to dramatically boost investment in nature and establish a Land and Sea Country Commissioner, an independent First Nations voice to guide environmental protection and management.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s firm rejection of US pressure to weaken Australia’s biosecurity laws.
Australian households could be slugged with a $581 million annual pesticide bill if fire ant eradication efforts fail, a new report by the Australia Institute has revealed.
A coalition of community members, experts and political representatives gathered at NSW Parliament House today to deliver a petition of more than 11,000 signatures calling for the repeal of the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018. Under Parliament rules the size of this petition immediately triggers a debate in the legislative assembly.
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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