Koala Strategy
The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) was listed as vulnerable to extinction in Queensland in 2015.
In response to evidence of a decline in the South East Queensland koala population, the Government undertook a review of koala conservation policies, led by an independent Koala Expert Panel. The Panel’s final report included recommendations for improving koala conservation measures.
The Panel emphasised the need for a coordinated and strategic approach for the conservation of koala, based on 6 key areas of action:
- strategic coordination
- habitat protection
- habitat restoration
- threat management
- community engagement
- improved mapping, monitoring, research, and reporting.
The Queensland Government accepted all recommendation. The Draft South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2019 – 2024 was released for an 8-week consultation period on 8 December 2019 and closed on 31 January 2020.
Early actions to implement the Panel’s recommendations include the formation of the Koala Advisory Council, new koala habitat mapping for South East Queensland and stronger planning reforms.
The final South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy was released in mid-2020.
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