Sep 25, 2024 | Latest News, Media Releases, Uncategorized
The Conservation Council ACT and Canberra Indian Myna Action Group (CIMAG) have welcomed the release of ACT Legislative Assembly Committee report on the Common (Indian) Myna, but have expressed disappointment at the report’s weak recommendations. Released yesterday...
Sep 12, 2024 | Latest News, Media Releases
Conservation Councils from all Australia States and Territories are in Canberra today and calling on the Albanese Government to rule out a deal with the Liberal Party that would weaken proposed Nature Positive laws. “Australians love our unique and special nature and...
Aug 24, 2023 | Campaigns, Climate, Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways
The ACT Government has released its response to the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment’s investigation into wood heater policy. The Government has now endorsed a plan to phase-out wood heaters in the ACT by 2045. The Conservation Council ACT...
Dec 12, 2022 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways
As young people we have experienced unprecedented loss. We have lost the innocence of youth – forced to advocate for our lives, lest they be traded to the fossil fuel industry for a quick buck. We have lost trust in our decision makers – faithless after...
Aug 30, 2022 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways
30 August 2022 The Conservation Council ACT Region and Friends of Grasslands is calling on the Federal Government to withdraw Defence Housing Australia’s proposed urban development over nationally significant and critically endangered Natural Temperate Grasslands in...
Aug 16, 2022 | Climate, Latest News, Media Releases
12 August 2022 The Conservation Council ACT Region is warning new apartment buyers in Canberra to check if their new home purchase will be connected to the gas network for hot water or cooking, after finding out that many multi-unit developments are still building...
