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Great Koala National Park to Protect 12,000 Koalas

9/7/2025

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The Minns government will establish the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales, protecting 12,000 koalas across 176,000 hectares.
A logging moratorium will support affected timber workers with a jobkeeper-style package.
The Australian Conservation Foundation reported record habitat clearing in 2025, threatening koala protection.
The EPBC Act faces criticism for inadequate habitat safeguards, with 2.3 million hectares cleared since 2011.
Proposed reforms aim to enhance environmental laws and eliminate loopholes for destructive practices.

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Story summary

The Minns government will establish the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales, protecting 12,000 koalas across 176,000 hectares.
A logging moratorium will support affected timber workers with a jobkeeper-style package.
The Australian Conservation Foundation reported record habitat clearing in 2025, threatening koala protection.
The EPBC Act faces criticism for inadequate habitat safeguards, with 2.3 million hectares cleared since 2011.
Proposed reforms aim to enhance environmental laws and eliminate loopholes for destructive practices.