Government announces plan to stop extinctions of native species

A bilby meets Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek

A bilby meets Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

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The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to prevent any more Australian species from going extinct. Conservation experts have welcomed the announcement, but say significant funding is needed if the plan is to succeed.

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