Coalition scrapped recovery plans for 176 threatened species and habitats in one of its final acts
by Lisa Cox from on (#5ZWP2)
On what sort of planet does the commonwealth think they don't need a recovery plan for a Tasmanian devil', asks Wilderness Society
Recovery plans designed to prevent the extinction of almost 180 threatened species and habitats, including the Tasmanian devil, were scrapped by the Coalition in one of Sussan Ley's final acts as environment minister.
Last year, the Morrison government proposed removing the requirement for a legislated plan for 185 plants, animals and habitats, including several plans that were years overdue.
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