This project is closed for feedback
Consultation is closed and a listening report of what we heard is now available.
About the project
The ACT Government is conducting a 10-year review of the Nature Conservation Act 2014 (the Act). The Act protects native plants, animals and landscapes in the ACT. It provides the legal underpinning for nature conservation policy, management actions and protection of our native species and natural places across the Territory.
As part of the review, we sought feedback from the public about whether the Act has achieved its objectives over the past decade, and whether the objectives were still relevant.
Due to overwhelming response, the closing date of this consultation was extended from 1 July to 15 July 2024.
What we looked at
A discussion paper was prepared which identified key issues and opportunities for improvement within the Act and included questions for your consideration.
As part of the review, we also reviewed the ACT Nature Conservation Strategy that falls under the Act. While the Act sets out the objectives for conservation in the ACT, the Strategy outlines practical steps to achieve them and ways to measure conservation success. Commentary on the Strategy is also addressed in the discussion paper.
How you had your say
Feedback was provided online, through the activities listed below:
- YourSay survey
- Long form submissions
- Visioner board
- Feedback during the information session.
How we will use your feedback
Your feedback will assist the ACT Government in the review of the Nature Conservation Act and the development of a new Nature Conservation Strategy for the ACT.
Does the discussion paper capture the key issues and opportunities for Nature Conservation?
16 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
Contractors for services: NBN, gas, water, telecoms, mowers to be educated on nature conservation - green spaces + trees are not for parking
15 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
Planning & services needs to be brought under Nature Conservation and prioritisation and funding to flow to environmental protection.
15 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
First Nations experience + belonging to country, rather than controlling (and mowing) needs to be infused throughout conservation.
15 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
All green spaces should be assessed for their biodiversity with ecological plans developed to restore or improve spaces.
15 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
We need No Dig overlays on Dial Before You Dig maps for green spaces with threatened species. Infrastructure & services must be secondary
15 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
Connecting nature + connecting people means protecting sites adjacent to reserves and expanding, not reducing habitat for threatened species
15 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
We see developers & telecoms destroy/plan to destroy habitat of threatened species - Ainslie Volcanics, Bluett's Block, Lawson's Grassland
15 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
The environment must be prioritised over infrastructure given we're in a climate & ecological emergency. Planning must defer to environment
8 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
Our wildlife needs the same protection as our domestic animals, we desperately need increased management and resources to eradicate weeds
8 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
Preserve the Bush Capital with kangaroos in our Nature Parks, fence overpasses, & connecting wildlife corridoors for them.
We love our roos
6 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
When assessing an area for it's biodiversity values, all area should be assessed. This includes all adjacent to assessed site.
2 July, 2024
Anonymous says:
The Nature Conservation Act is inadequately providing for the conservation of areas outside the reserve system, adjacent to Nature Parks
