Government commits $150m to bushfire-affected wildlife but more action needed, conservationists say

The government has been praised for committing an additional $150m for wildlife and habitat recovery after the recent bushfire crisis but conservationists also warn it should be coupled with stronger policy to protect species and address threats related to climate change.


The environment minister, Sussan Ley, said $110m of the new funds would be for on-ground recovery work in fire-affected regions, including in vulnerable areas of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and in rainforests on the NSW north coast.


The money will be spent over two years from 1 July and is in addition to the initial $50m announced in January to support wildlife recovery.