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Media Contact

In Australia: Barry Traill
2 Treehaven Way
Maleny. Qld. 4552
Mobile: 0448-793334
btraill@pewtrusts.org

In the United States: Veronica O'Connor
Senior Associate, Communications
Phone:1-202-540-6352
voconnor@pewtrusts.org
May 19, 2009 Major increase in Australia's marine protection one step closer

An important step toward securing the future of the globally significant but unprotected south west waters of Australia was taken today as the Commonwealth Government overnight revealed areas that will be further assessed for possible inclusion in a network of new marine protected areas.

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April 24, 2009 A radio story from ABC's The World Today on marine sanctuaries
March 04, 2009 Graziers and conservationists call on Queensland parties to protect Channel Country Rivers

Brisbane: Grazier and conservation groups today announced a powerful alliance seeking protection for Queensland's Channel Country Rivers in the Lake Eyre Basin.
February 23, 2009 Major new collaboration formed to secure future of WA's marine life

A new collaboration of key Australian and international conservation groups today launched Save Our Marine Life to secure the future of Australia's south west marine environment. This globally significant region is home to a far greater proportion of unique marine life than the Great Barrier Reef.

At the launch in Perth, a new report was also released. It found that up to 9 out of 10 marine species found off Australia's south west coast are found nowhere else on Earth, but less than 1% of this region is protected.

January 09, 2009 Pew Urges Western Australia to Do More on Marine Protection

Queensland, Australia - 01/09/2009 - State and federal government officials are being urged to increase marine protection off Western Australia's (WA) coast to meet a new global benchmark in ocean conservation that was set this week when U.S. President George W. Bush set aside more than 505,000 sq. kms of Pacific waters as marine reserves.

This is the largest area of the world's marine environment ever protected by any individual.
November 18, 2008 Western Australia's Kimberley Region Needs More Than Starring Role in 'Australia' Film

Queensland, Australia - 11/18/2008 - With the release of the film "Australia" it's a strong reminder that is now is the time to act protect one of Australia's outback icons - the Kimberley.

Global Pew Environment Group's Dr. Barry Traill, who directs Wild Australia, said the Kimberley was facing serious threats to survival.
August 27, 2008 Australia Ranks in Top 5 Most Significant Wild Areas on Earth

Queensland, Australia - 08/27/2008 - More than 40 percent of Australia has been found in a new study to qualify as unspoilt wilderness, confirming the country’s status as among the five most significant wild areas on Earth with areas in size and quality equivalent to the Amazon Forest, the Antarctic and the Sahara Desert.
July 23, 2007 Global Conservation Groups Announce Major Effort to Protect Australia's Bush, Deserts & Oceans

Queensland, Australia - 07/23/2007 - Two international conservation groups, the Pew Environment Group and The Nature Conservancy, have announced the creation of the Wild Australia Program, a $14 million, three-year effort to conserve Australia's bush, desert and oceans. The Wild Australia Program will be Pew's first major commitment to conservation work in Australia.