L-R: Natalie Frost, Nature Campaigner at Queensland Conservation Council; Hannah Schuch, Queensland Campaigns Manager at The Wilderness Society

Queensland nature groups have joined together to call on the Albanese Government to deliver strong nature laws by the end of this year as new analysis reveals close to 90% of projects in Queensland have been approved under federal nature laws since their inception.

L-R: Sam O'Connor, Queensland Shadow Environment Minister; Dave Copeman, QCC Director

The Queensland Opposition has distanced themselves from their federal counterparts by ruling out nuclear power for the state, a move that has been welcomed by the Queensland Conservation Council.

Yesterday at the Queensland Environment Round Table, Sam O'Connor, Queensland's Shadow Environment Minister, publicly guaranteed that nuclear will not be a part of the State LNP's energy transformation plan, citing that the cost just doesn't stack up.

Mr O'Connor also raised doubts about communities' willingness to accept nuclear reactors in their local area.

Dave Copeman, Director of the Queensland Conservation Council, said: 

The Queensland Conservation Council today welcomes the state Liberal National Party's announcement of a solar for renters program.

The Supercharged Solar for Renters plan will provide grants of up to $3,500 toward the installation of solar panels on rental homes.

The bulldozing of a 2km-long driveway through Bowling Green National Park near Townsville is an international embarrassment for Queensland, highlighting critical problems in the state’s ability to respond to illegal clearing across the state.

The explosion in a gas line near Gladstone, currently causing chaos for local industry, is another reminder of the unreliability and danger of gas as an energy source, according to Queensland's peak environment body.

The underground gas leak and explosion near Bauhinia in Central Queensland has affected key industries in Gladstone and demonstrates the need to improve monitoring of our existing infrastructure and transition safely to new renewable energy sources.

This report tracks the progress of Queensland's energy transition, maps the projected construction over the next three years, and outlines the benefits these projects can bring to communities through jobs and stable energy prices.

New modelling shows the thirteen new solar and wind farms likely to be built in Queensland over the next three years will reduce wholesale electricity prices by $90/MWh, or an average of $500 per household annually, compared to business as usual.

The research from the Queensland Conservation Council demonstrates that Queensland has a strong pipeline of clean energy projects and momentum to reach our 80 per cent renewable energy target by 2035.

The Queensland Conservation Council is calling for Minister Plibersek to reject Walker Corp’s proposal at Toondah Harbour that will destroy internationally significant Ramsar listed habitat for migratory birds.

Ministers Plibersek’s upcoming decision on Toondah Harbour will give Queenslanders a clear indication of her determination to deliver stronger nature laws that work better for both the environment and business.

In Canberra environmental and industry groups are meeting this week for a consultation on the new nature positive laws that must improve our environmental regulation to protect Australia’s unique animals and plants. These proposed laws will create an independent Environmental Protection Agency with the power to make strong decisions to protect the places we love, like Toondah’s wetlands.

The Queensland Conservation Council today welcomes the launch of the Queensland Government's $570 million Queensland Battery Industry Strategy as a step towards realising Queensland's significant clean manufacturing potential.

The Queensland Government's launch of its 75 percent by 2035 emission reduction legislation today signals an impressive turnaround for Australia’s most polluting state, according to the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC).

4 out of 5 Queenslanders support creation of more national parks, but more must be done to ensure unique landscapes and species are properly cared for.

An overwhelming majority of Queenslanders support the creation of more national parks in the state. Polling released today by the Protect Beautiful Queensland alliance, of which Queensland Conservation Council is a founding partner, reveals:

• 77% of Queenslanders want to see the creation of more national parks
• 71% want to see the Queensland Government double the number of protected areas by 2030, with 64% supporting achieving this by 2032
• 94% say they support national parks’ role in protecting Queensland’s native animals and plants, whilst 94% also say national parks are important for recreation and our way of life