Act for Birds

Our laws need to work for nature.

Australia is in the grip of an extinction crisis. We desperately need to change the way we manage our natural systems to better protect our beloved birds, animals and plants. We know our current nature laws are not working.

But from today, Members of Parliament could be asked to vote on amendments that would weaken our national nature laws - the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act .While there is opposition, the Government only needs a few more votes to pass its proposal to remake the laws that are supposed to protect the birds ...

Our laws need to work for nature.

Australia is in the grip of an extinction crisis. We desperately need to change the way we manage our natural systems to better protect our beloved birds, animals and plants. We know our current nature laws are not working.

But from today, Members of Parliament could be asked to vote on amendments that would weaken our national nature laws - the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act .While there is opposition, the Government only needs a few more votes to pass its proposal to remake the laws that are supposed to protect the birds and places we all love.

We need to remind our elected representatives how important nature is to Australians and we expect our laws to genuinely protect and restore nature.

We have such a huge opportunity now to strengthen these laws that will give our environment, birds and animals the best chance – one they need more than ever after the 2019/20 summer bush fires.

You can make a difference now by writing to or calling your Coalition MP or Senator and telling them why nature is more important than ever to you, and all Australians.

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Defend WA's Nature With Strong Nature Laws

Make your voice heard by sending an email urging decision makers to strengthen our nature laws for WA.

Personalise your email, by adding a sentence or two about why you want to protect WA's nature and birds, for even greater impact!

Find and email your local state and federal representatives by entering your details, below. We'll ensure your email also reaches WA Premier Roger Cook, WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby, and Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.

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I am writing to you as a concerned Western Australian who deeply values the natural environment and our distinctive way of life it supports. Western Australia is home to magnificent landscapes, unique wildlife, and globally significant biodiversity. But the nature we love is in serious trouble.

WA’s plants, animals, and ecosystems are facing increasing threats from climate change, deforestation, fossil fuel expansion, industrialisation and pollution.
 
Threats to nature jeopardise the lifestyles and livelihoods that are central to our identity as West Aussies - from family camping trips to surfing and hiking, to fishing, farming, and tourism. But the places we love are in decline.

As we confront the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change, it is more important than ever to strengthen our nature laws to protect our environment.

I am aware that governments are under pressure from powerful Western Australian-based corporations and vested interests to weaken critically important nature laws. I urge you to resist these short-sighted attacks that are driven by the desire for more private profit.

I am especially alarmed by the proposed changes to the WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), as detailed in the Environment Protection Act Amendment Bill 2024. These changes threaten to further weaken the protections that are crucial for safeguarding our environment, including transparency, community participation rights and the EPA’s independence. We must stop the erosion of the WA EPA and strengthen State nature laws to prevent further harm to our natural heritage.

The current Federal nature laws are also woefully inadequate. We urgently need strong national nature laws to be delivered in this term of government to halt biodiversity loss and extinctions  - nature cannot afford for federal nature law reforms to be delayed.

The decisions you make on the environment will profoundly shape the world we leave for our children and grandchildren.

I urge you to take decisive action to defend WA’s nature. Our environment and our quality of life are irreplaceable, and too precious to lose.

Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. I look forward to your positive response.

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