Page 1663 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 2 June 2021

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On Friday, we turned our attention from lizards to cats—not as big a leap as you might think, since we know that domestic and feral cats are one of our biggest threats to endangered native animal species. It was great to join with Minister Steel as we launched the ACT cat plan. This plan has been developed in partnership with the community. It recognises how important the wellbeing of pet cats are to their owners, while acknowledging the responsibility we all share to protect Canberra’s native animals and the environment. It will see broader protection of the wildlife that shares our bush capital home.

On World Environment Day itself, there are multiple events that Canberrans can attend to learn more about the work that ACT Parks and Conservation are doing to support and restore our local ecosystems. You can find out about wombats, brush-tailed rock wallabies, corroboree frogs and wetlands, as well as taking part in guided walks. Enjoy World Environment Day and let us celebrate and protect our local environment every day.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

The Assembly adjourned at 5.56 pm.


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