Did you know that nature gets less than 0.1% of the federal budget? That’s nowhere near enough to protect our landscapes, wildlife, and way of life for future generations.
Australia’s nature is in crisis. We have the world’s highest mammal extinction rate, and 17 ecosystems – from forests to coastal mangroves – are on the brink of collapse. The solution is simple and it pays for itself.
We’re calling on the Australian Government to invest at least 1% of the budget in nature to:
- Keep our wildlife and landscapes healthy for future generations
- Boost productivity by 40% – on par with the biggest pro-growth reforms
- Cut disaster recovery costs
- Improve public health
- Strengthen Australia against climate impacts
We know that Australians love nature and want to see it protected, with 95% of Australians[1] wanting to see more spent on protecting nature. But when we meet with politicians in Canberra, they tell us they aren’t hearing that from voters. Let’s change that.
Add you name and we’ll deliver this petition to:
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
- Environment Minister Murray Watt
* Biodiversity Council 2025 Biodiversity Concerns Report