Australia is in an extinction crisis – why isn’t it an issue at this election? Some of the country’s most loved native species, including the koala and the hairy-nosed wombat, are on the brink. Is this their last chance at survival?

Much of Australia’s unique wildlife is on the brink of extinction. That's why Wilderness Society is taking the Environment Minister to court—to fight for threatened species.

What’s at stake for #nature? The Guardian's @adammorton.bsky.social unpacks the threats facing Australia’s unique species:

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Thank you for your excellent reporting

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Two people from the Wilderness Society in business attire and one representative from Environmental Justice Australia stand together, looking seriously at the camera. Woman in the middle is holding a red and black feather of a red-tailed black cockatoo. Text reads: "Breaking: Wilderness Society takes Australian Environment Minister to court for neglecting nature", and features logo of the Wilderness Society in the top right hand corner.

#BREAKING: We're taking Australia’s Environment Minister to court for failing to make recovery plans that would give threatened wildlife a better chance at survival.

Learn more: www.wilderness.org.au/neglectednaturecase

#threatenedspecies #environment #neglectednature

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Watch the economy dry up if we just abandon the environment Our wealth is worthless without a healthy environment.

www.easternriverinachronicle.com.au/story/888575... by Prof Patrick O'Connor

"The majority of our economy is heavily dependent on nature and the valuable services that are provided by a functioning environment."

07.02.2025 00:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue | Adam Morton This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable

www.theguardian.com/environment/... by @adammorton.bsky.social

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"Bewildering": Albanese’s nature positive backflip Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his government will not try to pass its nature positive bills this term of government.

www.wilderness.org.au/news-events/...

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Live: Senate derails mad rush to pass more than 30 bills on last sitting day The federal government won't be able to pass all the bills on its agenda on the last sitting day of the year after the Senate combined to block an attempt to cut off debate. Follow live.

Great leadership from @davidpocock.bsky.social on nature positive

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

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