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Australia Urged to Enact National Wildlife Protection Rules

3/2/2026

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Advocates urge Australia to implement national rules to protect wildlife affected by disasters like bushfires and floods.
Ken Henry, former Treasury secretary, supports standardized rescue and rehabilitation processes.
The push follows the overhaul of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to raise standards.
The federal budget due on May 12 is seen as an opportunity to advance wildlife protection.

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Story summary

Advocates urge Australia to implement national rules to protect wildlife affected by disasters like bushfires and floods.
Ken Henry, former Treasury secretary, supports standardized rescue and rehabilitation processes.
The push follows the overhaul of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to raise standards.
The federal budget due on May 12 is seen as an opportunity to advance wildlife protection.