Australia's Budget Cuts Slash Pest & Weed Control, Boost Native Species Funding
Published: May 13, 2026
Duration: 1:38
Australias federal budget slashes $200 million from pest and weed control programs, sparking outrage from farmers and conservationists. Despite the cuts, theres a $110.8 million boost for native species protection and a $38 million upgrade for a disease monitoring center. Invasive species experts hope the increased CSIRO funding will support new rabbit biocontrol efforts.
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