Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley urged to 'go with the science' on koala listing

Karen Barlow
Updated June 18 2021 - 7:21pm, first published 1:30pm
Koala Hospital at Port Stevens Koala Sanctuary. Picture: Simone De Peak, Newcastle Herald
Koala Hospital at Port Stevens Koala Sanctuary. Picture: Simone De Peak, Newcastle Herald

Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is being urged to "go with the science" after a crucial independent recommendation for her to list the iconic species under national environment laws as endangered in the wake of the devastating Black Summer bushfires.

Karen Barlow

Karen Barlow

Chief Political Correspondent

Karen Barlow is ACM's Chief Political Correspondent. Working in the federal press gallery, she investigates and writes about federal politics and government. She has an interest in integrity, leadership and social equity. She has covered two Olympics and been to Antarctica twice. Contact her on karen.barlow@canberratimes.com.au

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