‘Revolutionary’ plan to save Aussie icon

The Australian Koala Foundation is pushing for a federal “Koala Protection Act” that would place caveats on land clearing and development across all the habitat areas of the much-loved species.

The Australian Koala Foundation is pushing for a federal ‘Koala Protection Act’. Picture: Supplied via Kyabram Fauna Park It has also pointed out that the federal recovery plan for koalas is yet to be enacted a decade after the species was first listed as “vulnerable”.The foundation’s chair, Deborah Tabart, says the law would prohibit new infrastructure in koala habitat areas unless developers could prove their plans would have a benign impact.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek will next week address the National Press Club on the state of the Australian environment. Picture: Else Kennedy Ms Plibersek has said she will respond to an official review of Australia’s main environmental law — the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act .

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Norman fumes at 'petty' and ruthless snubbingAussie golf icon Greg Norman has been snubbed by an event he won twice during his career. And he is not happy. Did he seriously expect to be invited? 😂😂 Another ego-driven narcissist who thinks he's entitled to do and say what he wants, without any consequence. He and Kyrgios can both get in the sea!
Source: wwos - 🏆 12. / 68 Read more »

Club under fire after pregnant star's axing claimA pregnant Queensland Firebirds star has hit her club with a stinging accusation. 9WWOS Netball
Source: wwos - 🏆 12. / 68 Read more »

Friend, occasional 'matchmaker' and Perth icon: Tricia the elephant memorialised at Perth ZooSome considered her a friend, others a 'therapist' — hundreds pay tribute to the iconic elephant at the opening of the Tricia Memorial Walk at Perth Zoo. Imagine all the CO2 and CH4 emitted during its lifetime... Disgusting animals.🤮 Sad - but how to bury him? Oops! I mean how to bury her?
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Second test day three LIVE: Sri Lanka lose just one wicket before lunch as Australia toil in the fieldThe Aussies have had an early breakthrough on day three as they try to restrict Sri Lanka and take a first-innings lead on day three of the second Test.
Source: theage - 🏆 8. / 77 Read more »

Aussie bikie gangs running drug outposts in south-east AsiaViolent Aussie bikie gangs have embedded drug smuggling operations across south-east Asia to increase flows of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine into Australia. 😂😂😂 they are living like kings over there what are you talking about 9NewsAdel It is an international organisation. I expect they will be welcomed and looked after wherever they go.
Source: 9NewsAUS - 🏆 10. / 72 Read more »

Michael Klim shares devastating health battle with ‘incredibly rare’ disorderSwimming legend Michael Klim is facing his biggest battle yet with the 44-year-old diagnosed with an incurable and debilitating auto-immune disorder. 7NEWS 👀 Fizzer documents And….
Source: 7NewsAustralia - 🏆 11. / 71 Read more »