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Wildlife Queensland welcomes strengthening of QLD’s environmental laws© Canva NFP

Wildlife Queensland welcomes strengthening of QLD’s environmental laws

The Queensland Government has passed legislation to strengthen the state’s environmental framework. The new legislation includes measures to improve consultation on resource projects, provide early certainty on unacceptable projects, and ensure that environmental impact statements (EISs) remain current. 

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Queensland to ban the release of lighter-than-air balloons© Canva NFP

Queensland to ban the release of lighter-than-air balloons

In a major win for wildlife, the Queensland Government has tabled legislation to ban the release of lighter than air balloons. It is expected that the ban will come into effect in September 2023, in line with the Government’s Plastics Roadmap schedule.

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Step Up to Clean Up this Clean Up Australia Day 2023© Clean Up Australia

Step Up to Clean Up this Clean Up Australia Day 2023

Clean Up Australia Day, Australia’s largest community-based environmental event, is on Sunday 5 March 2023. We encourage volunteers to get involved with local Wildlife Queensland branch initiatives or other nearby clean-ups.

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Platypus Christmas appeal wrap-up

Platypus Christmas appeal wrap-up

A BIG thank you to our members and supporters for helping to protect and conserve the iconic platypus this festive season. We are excited to announce that the total amount raised reached the grand sum of $65,000!

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