by | Nov 1, 2023 | Climate, Front Page, Submission
The Australian government currently has no duty of care to protect young people and future generations from climate change. This has allowed politicians and policy makers to make decisions regarding climate policy without considering how they affect future...
by | Jan 28, 2022 | Climate, Submission
The Cairns Climate Change Strategy 2030 sets a pathway for Cairns Regional Council to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and to support the climate aspirations of our local community. This strategy is Council’s commitment to the community on climate action, so they...
by | Mar 11, 2020 | Submission
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is our key environmental law set by the Federal government to protect our most vulnerable species and ecosystems. Last year the mandatory review of the EPBC Act commenced. The review will...
by | Feb 19, 2020 | News, Submission
In May 2019, Cairns Regional Council’s Spectacled Flying Fox (SFF) Management Plan (proposing to disperse the City Library camp and include ongoing deterrence) was deemed a Controlled Action under the EPBC Act, and considered likely to have significant impacts on the...
by | Apr 17, 2019 | News, Submission
Send your statement to the Federal Government EPBC Referrals Gateway using the form below to oppose the dispersal of Spectacled Flying Foxes at Cairns Library The due date for submissions is Monday 29th April 2019. Fill in your details and send off the form below as...
by | Mar 27, 2019 | News, Submission
Have your say: Wet Tropics Management Plan Review Phase 2 | Conservation Sector Workshop Saturday 6th April 10am – 2pm at 63 Anderson St Manunda Are you passionate about the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and want your opinion on its management heard? We need...
