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Minister Sued for Ignoring Endangered Species Recovery Plans

3/4/2025

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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek faces a lawsuit from the Wilderness Society for neglecting to develop recovery plans for 11 endangered species, such as the iconic Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle and the greater glider. This legal action underscores the urgent threat to Australia's biodiversity, as extinction fears loom larger than ever.

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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek faces a lawsuit from the Wilderness Society for neglecting to develop recovery plans for 11 endangered species, such as the iconic Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle and the greater glider. This legal action underscores the urgent threat to Australia's biodiversity, as extinction fears loom larger than ever.