With your support, Australia has made huge strides towards 30 by 30 – the big, global goal to protect at least 30% of our planet’s land and oceans by 2030.

Thanks to scientists, community groups, conservationists and people like you taking action, together we’ve secured vast and stunning Aussie landscapes, providing critical habitat for wildlife and places for all of us to enjoy!

Read on for the highlights – or check out our 12 days of good nature-d news on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky for all the detail.

More than 5 million hectares of WA’s nature protected
This one’s BIG. Since 2019, Western Australia has protected an area equivalent to 85% of Tasmania – over 5 million hectares of breathtaking landscapes, rich ecosystems, and cultural significance. These newly protected areas will be jointly managed by the WA Government and Traditional Owners, providing Western Australians more special places to enjoy nature and more nature-based tourism for the region.

Fortescue Falls, Karajini National Park.

Queensland’s national parks grew by 59,000 hectares
This year, Queensland welcomed two brand-new national parks and saw 18 others officially expanded, adding a total of 59,000 hectares of protected land! These parks not only safeguard vital habitats for wildlife but also provide endless opportunities for Queenslanders to embrace the great outdoors.  

The Lakes, part of Gudjala country and home to endangered species, saline lakes, wetlands, and cultures indigenous to Australia, has significant conservation values.

7.5 million hectares of land safeguarded under Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs)  This year, 12 new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) were announced, set to protect a staggering 7.5 million hectares of land and 450,000 hectares of sea Country – an area larger than Tasmania. Managed by Indigenous people in partnership with governments, these special places will preserve culture, biodiversity, and ensure iconic native species like the koala, greater bilby, and eastern curlew can thrive into the future.  

Mayala Indigenous Protected Area, Western Australia (image: Caleb Russell).

Our work to protect Australia’s incredible nature doesn’t stop here. 2025 must be the year nature gets a fair go – with at least 1% of the federal budget dedicated to nature protection (right now it’s less than 0.1%!). Without proper funding, we can’t reach the 30 by 30 goal and Australia’s nature will continue to decline. We’re going to need your help to make it happen!

For now, though, we hope you can take some time out to enjoy everything nature has to offer. Whether you’re out hiking a trail, camping out under the stars, or exploring our stunning coastline this holiday season, remember it’s people like you who help protect these special places.