Queensland Updates

Australia’s next Federal Government must protect our environment - August 22, 2010

As the country waits to find out which party will form the next Federal Government, the surge in support for the Greens across the country shows people want action on the environment.

Keeping score for the environment this election - August 18, 2010

During this election, the Wilderness Society has been working to inform our members, supporters, and the public about the choices before them this Saturday, August 21. See our scorecard and policy assessment to find out where the major parties stand on the environment.

Warren Entsch fails Cape York environment protection test - August 17, 2010

With the release of our federal election scorecard, the Wilderness Society in Cairns focused on making Cape York protection a high priority in the Far North seat of Leichhardt.

Liberals invited to come to the party on environment policies - August 17, 2010

The Wilderness Society today held a colourful party outside the campaign office of Liberal candidate for Brisbane, Teresa Gambaro, urging the Liberals to “come to the party” on environment policies this election.

Your environment, your future, your vote! - August 16, 2010

The Wilderness Society has released an election scorecard which grades the major parties on their environmental policies to help you vote for the environment this Saturday, August 21.

I sea, I vote - August 16, 2010

In this election conservation-minded people with an eye on our seas are wondering how to make their vote count.

Thousands join the Walk Against Warming across Australia - August 15, 2010

Over 15,000 people across Australia marched together in the Walk Against Warming yesterday in protest over the political inaction against climate change.

Be informed this election with our 'Federal Environment Policy Priorities' - August 03, 2010

In a move to urge both major parties to deliver policies that protect native forests, unique ecosystems, marine environments and iconic places like the Kimberley and Cape York, the Wilderness Society has released our Federal Environment Policy Priorities for 2010.

Abbott to scrap wild river protection - August 02, 2010

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott confirmed his anti-environment credentials by promising to tear up the laws protecting Queensland’s pristine rivers. This is the second poor environment policy announcement from Abbott in a week - but we still have yet to hear where Labor stands on these issues.

Wenlock now protected as a Wild River! - July 29, 2010

After an extensive campaign involving many tens of thousands of supporters over many years, the Wenlock River on Cape York has finally been protected.