AusLeisure

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed appointments within the new Federal Government and looks forward to working with the next parliament to deliver for Australian oceans and wildlife.

AMCS, Australia’s charity dedicated to protecting the oceans, welcomes the appointments of The Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP as Minister for the Environment and Water, The Hon. Chris Bowen MP as the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator Murray Watt as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Senator Nita Green as Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef.

AMCS Chief Executive Darren Kindleysides notes “at a point where our oceans and wildlife face more threats than ever, there is so much critical and urgent work to be done by these ministers.

“Australians want and expect our new government to do more, faster to protect our oceans and the wildlife and communities they support.

“Labor has been given a clear mandate by Australian voters to deliver more ambitious climate action and better protection for nature in this crucial term of government. 

“We look forward to working with the new ministers and the Labor government as we tackle the twin climate and extinction crises.”

Kindleysides said an urgent priority for the new ministry must be to release the long delayed State of the Environment report, which will detail how Australia’s incredible and unique nature has been faring since 2016 under increasing pressures from global heating, unsustainable development, pollution and poor fishing practices.

Kindleysides advised “In that timeframe, we’ve seen ocean impacts like marine heatwaves drive profound changes to icons like the Great Barrier Reef and sensitive habitats like kelp forests.

“The new government must release and respond to the report to ensure it marks the low point for the deterioration of Australia’s natural environment, and the turning point guiding action in defining a healthier future for Australia’s oceans.”

During the election campaign, the Labor party committed to invest $1.2 billion to protect the Great Barrier Reef, including work to ensure a sustainable fishing industry.

Their Oceans and Marine Parks policy, announced in May 2022, commits $4 million of funding to state and territory governments to better manage state marine parks and protect fisheries.

Labor also committed to stronger laws for nature including the creation of a new independent Environment Protection Authority and a Native Species Fund.

Related Articles

31st May 2022 - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces cabinet and leisure portfolios

11th November 2021 - Australian Marine Conservation Society slams Federal Government’s proposed environmental policies

31st August 2021 - Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes Queensland’s ban on single-use plastic

19th May 2021 - Australian Marine Conservation Society claims Hunter Valley gas development to be a disaster for the Reef

16th April 2021 - Australian Marine Conservation Society calls on politicians to stop ignoring climate change

27th February 2021 - Australian Marine Conservation Society decries Queensland government’s decision to move forward with Palmer mine proposal

9th December 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society highlights new Federal laws banning plastic waste won’t save wildlife

9th October 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society claims Reef Inquiry confirms what was already known

1st October 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes Queensland’s new reforms for shark finning

8th September 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes Federal Government intervention into protecting Great Barrier Reef wildlife

14th August 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society claims ACT Government is delaying comprehensive single use plastic legislation

25th May 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society would welcome additional support for reef tourism sector

11th March 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society highlights endangered shark facing extinction

---

Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.