Laws that actually protect nature

The federal government is rewriting Australia’s environment laws, as part of their commitment to 'no new extinctions'.

This is a once-in-a-generation chance for us to ensure our laws actually protect and restore nature.

The ultimate test of success for these reforms will be halting and reversing the decline of nature in Australia by 2030 and ending new species extinctions, in line with the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Unfortunately we’re in a place where everyday Aussies need to campaign for stronger protections for nature, in part because industry groups are lobbying to weaken them. We needed to be louder than ...

The federal government is rewriting Australia’s environment laws, as part of their commitment to 'no new extinctions'.

This is a once-in-a-generation chance for us to ensure our laws actually protect and restore nature.

The ultimate test of success for these reforms will be halting and reversing the decline of nature in Australia by 2030 and ending new species extinctions, in line with the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Unfortunately we’re in a place where everyday Aussies need to campaign for stronger protections for nature, in part because industry groups are lobbying to weaken them. We needed to be louder than industry.

The federal Environment Minister, Murray Watt, has announced he’ll table new nature laws by the end of this year.

It is important that federal politicians hear from their local community members about this issue now.

That's why we're asking you to directly email your local federal politician to advocate that our national environment laws actually protect nature.

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Email your WA federal politicians

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The email below is a template/tool to support you to write and advocate for improved nature protections.

Instead of emailing your local politician you may also choose to directly write a letter, call, or ask for a meeting to talk about this.

If you would like tips or feedback before contacting your local politican you are welcome to contact Conservation Council of WA via [email protected] or 6558 5155.

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Subject:

I am writing to you about the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act national nature laws reform.

The current laws are outdated and inadequate to halt environmental decline.

We are facing a climate and biodiversity crisis, and our nature laws must be strengthened.

As my local federal representative, I ask you to advocate for: 
- A new framework for nature protection with strong and legally enforceable National Environmental Standards
- An independent and well-funded referee - Australia's first national Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Protection of threatened species and their habitat

While it is vital that the government deliver on these areas, it is critical the full suite of laws recommended in the Graeme Samuel Review are adopted.

Importantly, the new laws must respect and acknowledge the knowledge and aspirations of Australia's First Nations and include a mechanism to consider climate impacts.

I seek assurances from you that you will advocate on my behalf on these areas when the reform is debated in parliament in the coming weeks.

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