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Australia's list of nationally threatened species and ecosystems has grown by more than one-third – from 1483 to 1974 – since the EPBC Act was introduced in 1999.

, despite warnings from experts that new research shows the species faces fresh challenges to cling on to its remnant habitat.

"My focus will be on ensuring we have effective environmental protection, efficient processes and proper compliance in place," Ms Ley said. "This disastrous report proves that the Morrison government is the problem on environmental protection and job delays for major projects," Ms Butler said.

 

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