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Swift Parrot Critically Endangered – Faulkner undertakes to tell Rudd about his Swift Parrot responsibilities.

October 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

During Senate Estimates questioning 20th October, Senator Bob Brown was at pains to ensure that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is made aware of his responsibility to take action to protect the swift parrot, under the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA), given that:
‘…it (the RFA) states that the Commonwealth and Tasmania agree that the:
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National media picking up on Swift Parrot plight!

October 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

There’s been a flutter of activity in the media this week!
Rosslyn Beeby’s gutsy critique ‘Pondering Garrett’s Future’ in the Canberra Times, focuses on the Swift Parrot’s protection and survival as an indicator of Garrett’s success in his portfolio, given he’s responsible for the overhaul of the Federal Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act.
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