For the swift parrot recovery plan over the four years, there is $1 million. As you are aware, according to ANU researchers we're down to about 300 birds.
Over the last seven years your Government has cut the Threatened Species Unit to a shadow of its former self.
Reports of illegal woodhooking of live trees on Westbury Reserve are extremely concerning.
The Gutwein Government needs to step in urgently and direct MMG to halt all work in this forest and comply with the Federal Environment Department’s decision.
After a year of denying Westbury Reserve has any environmental values, it was welcome to hear Premier finally recognise the site has “sensitive natural values”.
ANU research released yesterday confirming the critically endangered Swift Parrot has plummeted in numbers to ‘less than 300’ is deeply concerning.
Today’s swift parrot population report is horrifying. This precious bird is teetering on the brink of extinction.
There was only an hour available to scrutinise the minister for all of his responsibilities for protecting critically endangered species and habitat.
The Liberals’ hastily-made decision to move the northern prison site has resulted in selection of an ill-advised location, fraught with unresolvable issues.
The reprieve for Westbury Reserve, set to be drilled today, is welcome - but only temporary.