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WIRES' Advocacy Efforts Across Government

WIRES is steadfast in its advocacy efforts at all levels of government, advocating to protect and preserve Australia's precious wildlife.

Through strategic submissions and letters, WIRES actively engages with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure the implementation of policies that safeguard our natural heritage. 

WIRES regularly put forward submissions to the Government on issues involving the preservation of Australian wildlife and you can find those here. 

WIRES Government Submissions:

  • WIRES 2024 Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Review submission
  • Inquiry into the management of cat populations in New South Wales — 2024
  • Inquiry into the management of cat populations in New South Wales (Response to questions on notice) — 2025
  • Draft Dealing in Protected Birds Code of Practice 2023 — 2024
  • Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Biodiversity Offsets Scheme) Bill 2024 — 2024
  • Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024 [Provisions] and related bills — 2024
  • Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Virtual Stock Fencing) Bill 2024 — 2024
  • Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience — 2024
  • Appin Road Safety Improvements Addendum REF — 2024
  • WIRES Submission - Reviewing the NSW Koala Strategy - 2024
  • Inquiry into the veterinary workforce shortage in New South Wales — 2023
  • Statutory Review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 — 2023
  • Mt Gilead Stage 2 Public Environment Report Submission — 2023
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WIRES’ acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and recognise their connection to native wildlife. We pay respects to their Elders past and present.

WIRES Head Office: PO Box 7276 Warringah Mall NSW 2100
Phone number: 1300 094 737 | Email: info@wires.org.au
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