Federal budget cuts threaten invasive species control | 7NEWS
The Australian federal government has cut funding for pest control programs in the latest budget, affecting rabbit, pig, deer and feral cat eradication efforts, invasive grass control, and established pest and weed management initiatives. The Invasive Species Council warns these cuts will worsen Australia’s invasive species crisis, which already costs the agriculture sector more than $5 billion annually and drives species extinction. Regional farming communities face mounting challenges from exploding feral animal populations while crucial conservation programs are placed in limbo due to funding uncertainty.
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