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Dr Phillipa McCormack on Reforming Australia’s Outdated Environment Laws

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Environment Institute Future Making Fellow Dr Phillipa McCormack co-authored a recent article for , outlining key recommendations for how Australia’s environment laws should be reformed.ÌýThe Albanese Government has indicated it is close to striking a deal with the Coalition on new environmental laws, which must deliver substantial improvements. they provided various recommendations for the reform, covering topics like an independent watchdog, habitat protection, climate change, First Nations voices, logging, and the need for defined targets.

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How Hard is the Algal Bloom Hitting South Australia? Impacts on Marine Life & Humans

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Our Environment Institute members have been active in the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) space.ÌýDiscover the devastating effects of HABs on marine life, human health, and ecosystems. Learn which species are safe, the scale of destruction, and the solutions scientists are testing for recovery.

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The Harmful Algal Bloom – moving to finding a solution

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As advised in a recent submissionÌýto the into algal blooms in South Australia, researchers from the Environment Institute have recommended immediate actions. In the last month we produced and published the Environment Institute Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Capability statement to highlight this expertise, and help engagement with partners seeking to find solutions to the harmful algal bloom challenge.Ìý

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