Below is a simple summary of what we’re asking for.
1. Protect the bushland koalas rely on
Koalas can’t survive without healthy trees and connected habitat. Once bushland is gone, it’s gone forever.
We’re calling for:
- stronger protection of existing koala habitat
- stopping loopholes that allow clearing to slip through unnoticed
- keeping wildlife corridors connected so koalas can move safely
People want to live in communities with trees, wildlife and green spaces, not just concrete. Protecting koalas protects the lifestyle Queenslanders love.
2. Make roads safer for wildlife
Car strikes are one of the leading causes of koala deaths. We want:
- safe wildlife crossings
- fencing where it helps keep koalas off dangerous roads
- targeted speed reduction in hotspot areas
You can also help wildlife when driving by slowing down at dawn/dusk, stopping to check when you hit wildlife on the road, and immediately reporting sick or injured wildlife to our 1300 ANIMAL hotline or your nearest wildlife carer.
3. Help stop dog–koala conflict
We’re asking the government to require koala safe fencing in new estates and smart planning that separates dog zones from koala corridors.
How you can help:
- keep dogs indoors or supervised at night
- train dogs not to chase wildlife
- check trees and fences for wildlife before letting pets outside
These small actions can save lives.
4. Invest in koala health and rescue services
Our wildlife hospitals care for hundreds of koalas every year, but demand keeps increasing. We’re calling for:
- stable funding for wildlife hospitals
- expanded disease management (including vaccination)
- better disaster response for fire, flood and heatwaves
Most Queenslanders assume someone will be there when a koala needs help, but without proper funding, wildlife rescue and hospital services can’t keep up.
5. Make it easier for Queenslanders to report koalas
Citizen science is powerful. Thousands of people already share koala sightings.
We want a:
- single government backed sightings platform
- public dashboard that shows where koalas are being found, rescued or lost
- simple tools that help people report koala sightings
6. Support long term behaviour change
The biggest threats to koalas - cars, dogs, urban growth - all come from human behaviour.
We’re calling for:
- statewide koala safety education
- clear guidance for communities in high risk areas
- messages that are consistent across councils, schools and government
7. Strengthen animal welfare protections during development
Queenslanders expect that when development happens, koalas won’t be harmed in the process.
We want:
- mandatory, accredited spotter catcher standards
- better oversight of research to avoid repeated handling of the same animals
- clear accountability when clearing directly impacts koala populations through injury and death
