James Trezise (@james_trezise) 's Twitter Profile
James Trezise

@james_trezise

Working to save Australia's native wildlife and ecosystems. Director @ the Biodiversity Council. Oz republic fan. Ski bum at heart. Tired dad. Views my own.

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Before the Australian Government can be nature positive, they have to stop being nature negative. Our new report found that Aus Gov spends around 50x more each year on subsidising activities that are likely to harm the environment than they spend on helping biodiversity - a

Before the Australian Government can be nature positive, they have to stop being nature negative.

Our new report found that Aus Gov spends around 50x more each year on subsidising activities that are likely to harm the environment than they spend on helping biodiversity - a
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Businesses need to jump into nature reporting - yes, it's complex, but there are simple approaches and datasets available so there's no excuse (& the planet can't wait) Biodiversity Council ICON Science RMIT @RMIT_CUR Brendan Wintle Simon O'Connor theconversation.com/yes-nature-is-… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

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We welcome the new $102 million Australian Government investment in the H5N1 bird flu virus response. Biodiversity Council Director James Trezise said, ”This investment is a massive boost for preparing for the impacts of bird flu on our wildlife populations. Minister Collins and Minister

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A mining company has been green-lit to clear banksia woodlands north of Perth, although the area was declared a threatened ecological community in 2016. "Protecting large and representative areas of these beautiful woodlands is critical to the survival of the species that depend

A mining company has been green-lit to clear banksia woodlands north of Perth, although the area was declared a threatened ecological community in 2016.

"Protecting large and representative areas of these beautiful woodlands is critical to the survival of the species that depend
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To actually be nature positive we need to do more than just slow down the rate of nature loss. Here are 4 law/policy reforms needed for Australian Government's #NaturePositive plan to actually be positive for nature. See the 4 steps and read more on The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/want-genuine-p…

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"A large chunk of the $700bn was expected to come from rewiring $500bn of environmentally damaging subsidies." theguardian.com/environment/20… See analysis by Biodiversity Council of biodiversity harmful subsidies in Australia: biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/nature-ne… #COP16Colombia #COP16

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This is pretty cool! Monash University scientists, Aboriginal rangers discover new lizard species in Central Australian desert abc.net.au/news/2024-11-0…

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The Greens are fighting to #GetBigMoneyOut of politics! Rushed electoral reforms should level the playing field, not protect the two major parties. We need donation caps & transparency—not just more money for Labor & the LNP!

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Labor’s sad capitulation on the environment has shaken even true believers A great oped by Felicity Wade in the Guardian Australia theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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We’re deeply disappointed at the intervention by the PM to scupper a deal on a national environmental protection authority and national environmental standards, despite overwhelming support from everyday Australians. Now, more than ever, Australia needs an evidence-based,

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21 species, including Irwin's turtle - named after the Australian conservationist Steve Irwin - join the over 2,000 species already on the national threatened species list. While listing species at risk of extinction is an important step in their conservation, it does not

21 species, including Irwin's turtle - named after the Australian conservationist Steve Irwin - join the over 2,000 species already on the national threatened species list.

While listing species at risk of extinction is an important step in their conservation, it does not
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Our review of the 2025-26 federal budget has found that the Albanese Government is still far short of investing what is required to meet the Australian Government’s own environmental commitments, despite recent funding commitments for protected areas. James Trezise: “Investment

Our review of the 2025-26 federal budget has found that the Albanese Government is still far short of investing what is required to meet the Australian Government’s own environmental commitments, despite recent funding commitments for protected areas.
<a href="/james_trezise/">James Trezise</a>: “Investment
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As a nation, Australia has consistently under-invested in the protection and recovery of nature, relative to other developed nations and relative to its importance to our economy. Biodiversity Council Director James Trezise spoke to Nic Healey on ABC about the recent

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‘Endearing and fascinating’ yellow-bellied glider faces ‘inexorable slide’ into extinction theguardian.com/australia-news…

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‘Every year matters’: Queensland’s critically endangered ‘bum-breathing’ turtle battles the odds theguardian.com/australia-news…

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Where Labor and the Coalition stand on nature and environment policies this federal election abc.net.au/news/science/2…