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Queensland's new land clearing bill will help turn the tide, despite its flaws

  • Written by: Anita J Cosgrove, Senior Research Assistant in the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science, The University of Queensland

Queensland’s Labor government this month tabled a bill to tighten the regulation of land clearing. Queensland is by far the worst offender in this area, following a litany of reversals of vegetation protection.

After a period of tightened laws between 2004 and 2013, the Newman government set about unwinding key reforms during its 2012-15...

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Yes it's okay to feed wild birds in your garden, as long as it's the right food

  • Written by: Darryl Jones, Deputy Director of Environmental Futures Research Institute, Griffith University
Yes it's okay to feed wild birds in your garden, as long as it's the right foodA pair of Rainbow Lorikeets in a garden feeder.Flickr/john skewes, CC BY-ND

Many Australians feed wild birds in their gardens – yet the practice is discouraged by many bird groups and governments. That’s in stark contrast to what’s encouraged in other countries, so what should we be doing?

It’s an issue I studied in detail...

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Ged Kearney’s candidacy shows the relationship between Labor and the unions remains mutually beneficial

  • Written by: Ray Markey, Emeritus Professor, Macquarie University
Ged Kearney’s candidacy shows the relationship between Labor and the unions remains mutually beneficialLabor's candidate for the Batman byelection, Ged Kearney, is a past president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.AAP/David Crosling

Former Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) president Ged Kearney is facing an uphill battle to retain the federal seat of Batman for Labor at Saturday’s byelection. While ACTU officials entering...

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Homeless numbers will keep rising until governments change course on housing

  • Written by: Gavin Wood, Emeritus Professor of Housing and Housing Studies, RMIT University
Homeless numbers will keep rising until governments change course on housing

Ten years ago the Australian government launched a National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH). It injected A$800 million into homelessness services and A$300 million to build 600 new homes for people experiencing homelessness. It was later announced that another A$400 million would be available under the National Affordable Housing...

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