Media Release Archive

Climate committee must act quickly on carbon price

1-Sep-2010

ACT shows minority govt can lead on climate

26-Aug-2010

Major parties (still) failing on the environment

17-Aug-2010

Leaders get heads up on clean energy

17-Aug-2010

Australians pressure politicians to act on pollution

15-Aug-2010

Green corridors are welcome, but need funding

15-Aug-2010

Take action to cut pollution

8-Aug-2010

Big parties missing on climate – public not happy

5-Aug-2010

Greens lead, major parties trail on environment

1-Aug-2010

Vic 2020 pollution target shows up federal parties

26-Jul-2010

Climate action now, please, Prime Minister

23-Jul-2010

Vic solar guarantee shows way for federal parties

21-Jul-2010

Australians hungry for leadership to cut pollution

12-Jul-2010

Big polluters’ win is our environment’s loss

2-Jul-2010

Newcastle climate activists win conservation award

5-Jun-2010

Action on pollution leads to more jobs for Australia

19-May-2010

Further CPRS delay too costly for jobs and environment

29-Apr-2010

Dropping emissions trading is unacceptable

27-Apr-2010

Fix and re-start insulation program before election

22-Apr-2010

Pollution price needed now for move to clean economy

13-Apr-2010

Statement on changes to renewable energy target

26-Feb-2010

Fix and extend energy efficiency programs

19-Feb-2010

SA emissions will continue to spiral under Govt and Opposition climate policies

17-Feb-2010

Climate action urged as $1 trillion ecological debt projected

4-Feb-2010

Coalition climate package fails tests of scale, certainty and fairness

2-Feb-2010

Responsible radioactive waste management is essential

15-Aug-2010

Muckaty nuclear waste plan is a bad deal, not a done deal

7-Jul-2010

New call to dump Martin Ferguson’s nuclear waste plan

2-Jul-2010

Households paying big miners $190 a year to pollute

9-May-2010

Senate radioactive dump inquiry deeply flawed

7-May-2010

Wasted opportunity: Minister gets it wrong on radioactive dump

23-Feb-2010

Nuclear weapons report way off course

16-Dec-2009

BHP to ship uranium as China celebrates one party state

1-Oct-2009

Inquiry supports abolition of nuclear weapons but fails test on uranium sales

17-Sep-2009

NT uranium royalty laws a king hit for environment

10-Sep-2009

Olympic Dam expansion to blowout SA carbon targets

29-Jul-2009

NT’s radioactive resistance: 1460 days and counting

15-Jul-2009

Uranium approval a blow for the environment

15-Jul-2009

BHP Olympic Dam expansion: over-sized, subsidised and leaky

2-Jun-2009

Uranium mining unwelcome in the West

22-May-2009

Uranium tunnel plans undermines Kakadu

20-May-2009

BHP’s Olympic Dam dilemma: fuel nuclear risks as a uranium quarry or trade as a copper mine?

1-May-2009

Nuclear conference fails waste and weapons tests

21-Apr-2009

Kakadu uranium leak a red light for yellowcake

13-Mar-2009

The right start: Senate ‘no’ to radioactive waste law

18-Dec-2008

Forget Rio, uranium is BHP Billiton’s major meltdown

27-Nov-2008

Australians are 2-to-1 against uranium exports to countries with nuclear weapons

10-Nov-2008

Time to dump the dump

31-Oct-2008

Time for Federal Government to make good on radioactive waste promise

25-Sep-2008

Foreign Affairs Minister should now reject flawed Russian nuclear deal

18-Sep-2008

Rail funding a key piece of Sydney transport map

11-Aug-2010

All aboard the bus for western Brisbane candidates

2-Aug-2010

Make our buildings cleaner quicker

25-Jul-2010

Make cars cleaner quicker

24-Jul-2010

Darwin tops sustainable cities index

15-Jun-2010

Goodbye and good riddance, Traveston Dam

11-Nov-2009

NSW shows way to build strong solar industry

10-Nov-2009

Make fuel efficiency standards mandatory

27-Oct-2009

Population boom will bust environment and quality of life

22-Sep-2009

Zero emissions homes within reach

17-Sep-2009

Alliance urges Govt to rebalance transport budget

23-Jun-2009

Call for tougher car fuel consumption standards

20-May-2009

Sustainable transport alliance welcomes public transport spend

13-May-2009

Alliance urges Govt to rebalance transport budget

2-Apr-2009

Traveston Dam not needed – now or later

25-Nov-2008

Traveston Dam protest comes to Sydney

1-Nov-2008

ACF calls for investment in public transport

16-Oct-2008

Housing affordability is more than rent and mortgages

14-Oct-2008

Paradise Dam legal action has implications for Traveston

7-Oct-2008

Hybrid cars in Australia a good first step in a new direction for transport

10-Jun-2008

Traveston Dam alternatives can deliver sustainable and secure water supply to SE Queensland

5-May-2008

Water pricing an important conservation tool

5-Mar-2008

Traveston Crossing Dam fails on economic grounds

14-Jan-2008

How much is too much for fuel?

3-Jan-2008

Urban water policies put to the test

20-Nov-2007

An eco-renovator’s dream: Verity’s GreenHome

6-Sep-2007

Can I really make a difference?

6-Sep-2007

Who on earth cares? Cate Blanchett does

6-Sep-2007

GreenHome takes home the Banksia Award!

23-Jul-2007

GreenHome wins prestigious Banksia Award

23-Jul-2007

How Green was my Casey?

18-Jul-2007

Rainwater tanks, greywater and recycling

26-Jun-2007

Loans for greener homes a welcome step

30-Apr-2007

Rainwater tanks a viable urban water solution

16-Apr-2007

GreenHome offers sustainable alternatives to air-conditioners

5-Feb-2007

GreenHome Frankston is underway!

3-Jan-2007

GreenHome on Channel 7's Sunrise

7-Nov-2006

Baulkham Hills residents take household action to tackle an inconvenient truth

13-Sep-2006

GreenHome comes to Victorian households

24-Jul-2006

GreenHome comes to Victorian households

Productivity Commission stuck in dark ages on recycling

23-May-2006

Join ACF at the Sustainable Living Festival

Sydney residents take household action

9-Jan-2006

Win a $150 bike gear voucher from The Bicycle Store and a pedometer

New report shows our Christmas shopping is costing the earth

14-Dec-2005

Win a year's supply of green power

Greenhome Challenge

Demystifying eco-labels

First GreenHome results show household action makes a difference

Do you live in Parramatta and would like a GreenHome?

14-Jul-2005

ACF welcomes Coalition commitment to Murray

11-Aug-2010

Public supports returning water to the rivers

11-Aug-2010

ACF welcomes Labor commitment to Murray

10-Aug-2010

Voters want more funding for environment

6-Aug-2010

Cotton report ignores the costs of over-extraction

5-Aug-2010

Basin Plan too important to be political football

20-Jul-2010

One healthy wetland is worth $14m: economic study

1-Jun-2010

Cash flow: donated water revives unique Murray wetland

4-May-2010

ACF says ‘just add water’ to endangered Murray wetlands

15-Mar-2010

Scientists set benchmark for Basin plan

11-Mar-2010

Basin Plan must deliver for Murray-Darling

2-Feb-2010

Faster water reform needed to give rivers a chance

9-Oct-2009

Scientists warn govt about ‘cows in rivers’ policy

6-Oct-2009

NSW cap on selling water to the environment leaves everyone a loser

24-Sep-2009

Cubbie purchase could be a boon for stressed wetlands

17-Aug-2009

Water deal a breakthrough for the Murray

5-Jun-2009

Water purchase will help revive rivers and wetlands

28-May-2009

Land and water research must be maintained

7-May-2009

Water is available to save Lower Lakes and Coorong

2-Feb-2009

ACF welcomes decision to assess flooding impact on Lower Lakes

8-Jan-2009

Australia will lose Murray-Darling without action

12-Nov-2008

Opportunities to deliver ‘Wetlands for our Future'

22-Oct-2008

Reform proposal to revive the Murray-Darling and inject hope into rural communities

16-Oct-2008

Toorale purchase: Murray Darling Basin gets injection of hope

11-Sep-2008

Report shows Vic Govt water stance is costing jobs, hurting rivers

2-Sep-2008

Labor commitment to marine protection welcome

17-Aug-2010

Conservation groups applaud Greens’ Coral Sea park plan

10-Aug-2010

Time to protect Australia’s oceans from oil spills

8-Aug-2010

Liberal marine plan irresponsible

27-Jul-2010

Oil spill risk makes marine protection a federal election issue

21-Jun-2010

ACF urges pilotage for all Great Barrier Reef ships

6-Jun-2010

New program lists five ‘sustainable’ seafood products

30-Mar-2010

Time for strong protection of east coast oceans

24-Mar-2010

Scientific case for Coral Sea protection water tight

4-Mar-2010

Groups welcome Senate support for Coral Sea conservation zone

18-Nov-2009

Govt on track for global marine protection target – but must now deliver

22-Sep-2009

ACF welcomes community legal action against Vic Planning Minister

6-Aug-2009

Govt takes first big step to protect the Coral Sea

19-May-2009

Conservation coalition debunks Coral Sea Heritage Park myths

29-Apr-2009

ACF statement on Queensland oil spill

13-Mar-2009

International underwater treasures recognised

17-Oct-2008

Unique Alliance Calls for Coral Sea Heritage Park

10-Sep-2008

Bay dredging plume has spread beyond the limits

14-Jul-2008

BayMonitor to investigate possible breach of dredge plume limits

23-Apr-2008

ACF submission to Dept of Primary Industries and Fisheries

17-Mar-2008

ACF launches BayMonitor

6-Mar-2008

ACF calls for reform of Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act

15-Jan-2008

Channel deepening a critical test for national environment laws

17-Nov-2007

Channel deepening approval bad news for Pt Phillip Bay

31-Oct-2007

Reports on climate change and overfishing must prompt action for Australia’s oceans

1-Feb-2007

East Gippsland Council proposal bad for Bastion Point

17-Oct-2006

Seagrass meadows

Anti-whaling groups unite in call for Government legal action

15-Jun-2006

Oceans Act necessary for consistency, certainty and security

6-Mar-2006

Barrier Reef bleaching demands greenhouse action

1-Feb-2006

Back to the drawing board for marine map

15-Dec-2005

End deep sea bottom trawling

26-Oct-2005

International Marine Protected Areas Congress

26-Oct-2005

Strict controls essential to combat marine pests

17-Oct-2005

Important win for whales

5-Jul-2005

Australia scores important win for whales

23-Jun-2005

World recognises Australia's Reef protection achievement

25-Nov-2004

Catch the Nemo Vote, Parties Urged

13-Sep-2004

Dive Partnership Will Help the Grey Nurse Shark

23-Aug-2004

South-East Regional Marine Plan

12-Aug-2004

Price on pollution needed to make carbon farming work

14-Aug-2010

Fed Govt must step in to protect Murray wetland forests

23-Apr-2010

EPBC Act review calls for better protection of our natural environment

21-Dec-2009

Green Building Council of Australia decision supports destruction of old-growth forests

17-Dec-2009

Victoria facing wave of extinctions

22-Oct-2009

Planned burns and vegetation clearing will not stop catastrophic fire events: report

10-Sep-2009

Federal & NSW govts must stop logging in globally significant wetland forests

1-Jun-2009

Goulburn logging threatens Victorian water security

20-May-2009

Vic Government destroying pre-Columbus trees

3-Apr-2009

Rejection of pulp mill conditions right decision

5-Jan-2009

Red Gum Parks to protect threatened wetlands

30-Dec-2008

New plan lifts Govt’s game, but gaps remain

28-Nov-2008

Vic Govt logs old growth forest

28-Oct-2008

Food and farming re-think needed to avoid crisis

27-Oct-2008

Cut back on logging to cut emissions by a quarter

5-Aug-2008

Forest products certification system reaches Australian milestone

8-May-2008

Boost to national parks and reserves investment welcome

31-Mar-2008

New national environmental strategy has gains and gaps

14-Mar-2008

Vic Govt gives OK to logging in Melbourne Water’s Yarra catchments

19-Dec-2007

48 conditions can’t fix pulp mill’s many problems

4-Oct-2007

ALP announcement a poor result for Tasmania’s forests and forestry industry

23-Jul-2007

Tasmanian pulp mill consultants - spin doctors for notorious PNG logger

4-Jul-2007

Victoria's biodiversity challenge

21-May-2007

Queensland overdue for shared management of parks

28-Feb-2007

Forest agreement failure demands criminal investigation

20-Dec-2006

Farmers join nationwide call for climate action

6-Dec-2006

Increased protection of Cobboboonee

20-Nov-2006

Logging Industry on wrong track to threaten Jihad

16-Nov-2006

Victorian Government covers-up scientific findings on internationally recognised site

10-Nov-2006

Farmers & conservationists must stand together for climate action

9-Oct-2006

Federal pledge for natural heritage a welcome start

3-Oct-2006

Conservationists Commend Irrigation Leaders

27-Sep-2006

Land stewardship scheme must pass muster

20-Apr-2006

Salt won’t be licked in a hurry

29-Mar-2006

Stop destruction of old growth trees & endangered wildlife on Melbourne’s fringe

6-Feb-2006

Jobs cuts bad news for Victoria’s environment

15-Dec-2005

Great Otway National Park a Christmas gift to Victorians and the world

12-Dec-2005

Open Letter From Australian National ENGOs

28-Oct-2005

Call to reject ‘worst forestry practice’ standard

28-Oct-2005

National park no place for cows

11-Oct-2005

Cut back on 'Food Miles'

3-Aug-2005

Gunns shareholders urged to act

7-Jun-2005

Forest plan won't end old-growth logging conflict in Tasmania

13-May-2005

Combined Environment Groups: Australia's bushland needs investment not deregulation

15-Mar-2005

Communities left carrying the can on land & water repair

16-Dec-2004

Let's Not Wind Back the Clock on Land Clearing Laws

12-Aug-2004

Conservationists Congratulate State Government on Decision Not to Re-sign Cotton MOU

1-Jul-2004

Green & Indigenous Groups Say No to GM Cotton in the West Kimberley

28-Jun-2004

Letter to the Editor: The Australian

Natural and cultural values of the Kimberley must be protected

2-Sep-2010

ACF backs program to stop extinctions in northern Aust

19-Aug-2010

Including Koongarra in Kakadu is a great decision

10-Aug-2010

New Cape York culture and conservation partnership

10-Jun-2010

ACF welcomes creation of new Cape York park

26-May-2010

Dampier Peninsula industrial site unnecessary

9-Feb-2010

ACF welcomes report’s ‘no food bowl’ finding

8-Feb-2010

Stop industrialisation of the Kimberley

9-Dec-2009

Old park marks new beginning for Cape York

23-Oct-2009

WA Premier’s LNG fantasy not a done deal

17-Apr-2009

Poor decision on McArthur River mine

22-Jan-2009

Contentious NT mine needs thorough assessment and cleanup

22-Jan-2009

Don’t get ahead of yourself on LNG in the Kimberley

23-Dec-2008

Authoritarian approach to LNG development a step in the wrong direction

11-Dec-2008

Environmentalists applaud premier's conservation land return

6-Aug-2008

First Indigenous Protected Area for Cape York

4-Jun-2008

Study supports new economic framework for Indigenous and remote communities in Northern Australia

4-Apr-2008

National apology a welcome, necessary step

13-Feb-2008

Kimberley study a welcome step

5-Feb-2008

Conservation organisations welcome joint statement with KLC on gas development in Kimberley

6-Dec-2007

Fire and the Story: a documentary about Indigenous fire management on Cape York Peninsula.

Let’s move forward with new Cape York Act

18-Oct-2007

Indigenous package a win for environment and people

5-Oct-2007

Credibility gap in Northern Taskforce membership

29-Jun-2007

Much riding on special Cape York legislation

7-Jun-2007

Law to stop illegal timber imports an important step

10-Aug-2010

Aust and Indonesian groups call for illegal timber ban

21-Jul-2010

PNG landowners take a stand for forests and climate

26-Jul-2008

Aust-PNG carbon partnership must be good for forests and communities

21-Apr-2008

Australia and PNG sign carbon and forests agreement

7-Mar-2008

Addressing climate change and forest destruction in the Asia Pacific region

29-Mar-2007

Oil palm plan threatens Kokoda communities

10-Dec-2006

ACF to continue fight against financing of illegal logging in PNG

24-Oct-2006

The logging of human rights in PNG

7-Aug-2006

Senate Inquiry Misses Pacific Stability Solution

24-May-2005

Progress on resource tax must be matched by strong climate action

2-May-2010

Tax system review should nail the subsidies that fuel climate change

14-May-2008

Govt investments should be consistent with climate policies

18-Mar-2008

Leadership missing from BHP Billiton climate policy

18-Jun-2007

ANZ customers unhappy about bank’s financing of logging in PNG

12-Apr-2007

NGOs lodge complaint against ANZ Bank for PNG illegal logging ties

23-Aug-2006

Finance sector reaping ‘false profits’

27-Apr-2006

Make your super choice a Green Choice

20-Jul-2005

Environmental Impact of FTA Unknown and Untested

1-Mar-2005

How Green is the Green Building Council Rating Tool?

1-Jan-2005

ACF Report on its Own Performance

1-Jan-2005

Australia’s top investment managers not complying with new ethical disclosure rules

1-Jan-2005