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Australia Approves Massive Habitat Destruction, Threatens Endangered Species

1/13/2026

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In 2025, the Australian government approved destruction of over 57,000 hectares of threatened habitat—the highest in 15 years, per the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF).
The figure is more than double the area cleared in 2024.
The mining industry accounted for two-thirds of the clearing, mainly in Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales.
ACF CEO Adam Bandt expressed concern about impacts on the northern quoll and the night parrot.

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Story summary

In 2025, the Australian government approved destruction of over 57,000 hectares of threatened habitat—the highest in 15 years, per the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF).
The figure is more than double the area cleared in 2024.
The mining industry accounted for two-thirds of the clearing, mainly in Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales.
ACF CEO Adam Bandt expressed concern about impacts on the northern quoll and the night parrot.