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Report highlights Queensland environment in decline despite 10 years of Labor Government - 27/06/08
A report released today by The Wilderness Society, WWF-Australia and Queensland Conservation shows that Queensland’s environment is in a state of decline after ten years of Labor in power. In response, the conservation groups are seeking a strong commitment from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to usher in a new era of environmentally responsible policy to build on some of the successes and address the major deficiencies in areas such as climate change, biodiversity protection and water management.
Three Cape York wild rivers one step closer to protection - 22/06/08
Three of Cape York’s world-class wild rivers are one step closer to protection following the formal nomination of three river basins today for protection under Queensland’s groundbreaking Wild Rivers Act.
First Indigenous Protected Area declared on Cape York Peninsula is ‘a visionary achievement’ - 04/06/08
The Wilderness Society (TWS) has welcomed the declaration of Cape York Peninsula’s first Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) as a visionary approach to conservation that will provide protection for tropical rainforests, savanna woodlands and rare and endangered species such as the Southern Cassowary and Freshwater Sawfish.
Green audit highlights Queensland Government indifference to environmental protection - 12/04/08
The Wilderness Society (TWS) today criticised the Queensland Government for its lack of progress in protecting the environment. The 2007 State of Environment Report released today shows Queensland’s environment in decline and an ad hoc approach to environmental protection, the conservation group said.
Queensland Premier flooded with letters in support of Wild River protection - 16/01/08
The Premier’s electorate office in the West End was today deluged with 2300 letters urging her to honour her Government’s commitment to protect Cape York Peninsula’s wild rivers. Delivered by The Wilderness Society (TWS), the letters come from a wide variety of concerned Queenslanders including residents from Cape York and a large proportion of the Premiers own electorate.
Cape York Land Council signals backflip on new Cape York heritage initiative - 14/11/07
The Wilderness Society is surprised and disappointed at the Cape York Land Council’s latest attack on Queensland’s historic Wild Rivers initiative, as stated in today’s edition of The Australian.
Protection of Cape York’s irreplaceable environment one step closer with new legislation - 17/10/07
Cape York is one of the great natural wonders of Earth and its long term protection is one step closer following the passing of the Cape York Peninsula Heritage Bill 2007 through the Queensland Parliament with bipartisan support today.
Federal ALP Northern Australia Caring for Country Package Welcomed - 05/10/07
The Wilderness Society has welcomed the $150 million Northern Australia conservation package announced by the Federal ALP in Alice Springs today.
Taskforce fixation on irrigation ignores sustainable opportunities - 25/09/07
The Wilderness Society (TWS) today called for the Federal Government’s Northern Australian Land and Water Taskforce to end their fixation on irrigated agriculture and instead look at ecologically sustainable industries.
Northern Australia’s Indigenous Rangers need real support, not funding cuts - 12/09/07
The Wilderness Society today backed calls by Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers who are demanding Federal Government funding support following the controversial plan to scrap the Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) announced earlier this year.
Beattie's environment legacy - 10/09/07
The Wilderness Society (TWS) today paid tribute to the environmental achievements of Queensland Premier Peter Beattie.
Indigenous employment package a major boost for Far North Qld Conservation - 09/08/07
The Wilderness Society (TWS) today welcomed Premier Peter Beattie’s announcement of a significant Indigenous development and conservation package in Queensland. The package includes confirmation of 20 Indigenous Ranger positions, a “Looking after Country Together” land and sea management program, and a “Draft Cape York and Torres Straight Tourism Development Action Plan”.
Outreach tour builds on common ground with Cape York Peninsula community - 17/07/07
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is upbeat about future conservation efforts on Cape York Peninsula after completing a three week tour of the region. Three representatives from TWS visited the area meeting with Traditional Owners, Community Council representatives, pastoralists, tourism operators, Land and Sea Management Coordinators, and other landholders.
First Northern Taskforce meeting: How will it avoid the environmental mistakes of the Past? - 29/06/07
The Wilderness Society today raised concerns about the absence of any environmental terms of reference for the Northern Development Taskforce which is meeting for the first time today in Canberra. The Taskforce is chaired by Senator Bill Heffernan, who has said ‘he doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes made in southern Australia’. Yet the focus of the task force appears to be irrigation options in North Australia.
Beattie’s Cape York legislation will protect World Heritage values and strengthen communities - 07/06/07
The Wilderness Society welcomed today’s announcement by Queensland Premier Beattie of a range of initiatives to protect the wild rivers and World Heritage values of Cape York Peninsula. The Cape York Peninsula Heritage Bill will be introduced into Parliament as part of the package.
Letter to 'The Australian' Editor - 21/04/07
I don’t know why Gerhardt Pearson continues to propagate a distorted view of The Wilderness Society and our role in conservation outcomes ("Cape York leaders take on wild rivers legislation”, 20/4), but I do know he’s creating a political straw man when he accuses us of denying Cape indigenous people the recognition and rights that are their due.
Response to 'Rough passage' feature in 'The Australian' - 03/04/07
Today's feature article in The Australian is a gross misrepresentation of The Wilderness Society and Queensland's groundbreaking Wild Rivers legislation.
Letter to 'The Australian' Editor - 26/03/07
In a remote place such as Cape York Peninsula, misinformation about Queensland’s ground-breaking Wild Rivers legislation is unfortunately easily spread ("Aboriginal unity on Cape crusade”, 24-25/3). This is regrettable for indigenous communities, which will clearly benefit from wild river protection.
Australia's First Wild Rivers Finally Protected Amid Premier's Water Planning Madness - 22/02/07
The Wilderness Society (Queensland) today welcomed the long overdue protection of the first six “Wild Rivers” under Queensland’s Wild Rivers Act 2005. These declarations come amid plans from Premier Beattie to revive the “Bradfield Scheme” and also open up key rivers in the Gulf of Carpentaria for irrigated agriculture.
Wild River Protection Critical to North Queensland's Future - 10/02/07
Queensland would miss an historic opportunity to protect the state’s Wild Rivers and boost the region’s economic future if the State Government was to backtrack on its groundbreaking Wild River laws, The Wilderness Society Qld (TWS) said today. TWS has commented in anticipation of the issue being raised at the Queensland Government’s Community Cabinet forum in Atherton on Sunday.
