CHRIS BROWNE, ROBINA

has aided our state and national effort to preserve health and lives.

Overseas examples abound as to swift and dangerous multiplication capacity of COVID and temporary success does not mean relaxation of protocols.

Economic considerations are very difficult for many and federal supports, necessary and strategic, should continue, not halt abruptly.

It would be greater cost to economy if gains hard won were subsumed by second wave and businesses, now just reopening, were again put at risk.

Persistence, watchfulness and dedication are our guardians.

Another small, virulent foe, the fire ant, brought in from abroad, is a reminder.

Unfortunately, early hard-won best practice containment of watch, search out, identify and destroy, along with public education, lapsed to a large extent due to funding restrictions under Newman government.

This aggressive species, detrimental to humans and wildlife, is now on the march and it will take a larger and more costly effort to overcome than upkeep of original vigilance. (GCB, 8/7)

Science-based information informed Queensland Government to protect re: virus. Federal funding helped and should continue to aid those at risk economically.

Science also informs on best ways to tackle our huge, documented natural fauna and flora losses, exacerbated by bushfires and invasive species.

Science informs us re: climate change and response.

Wake up Australia used to be the catch cry but Australia is awake.

Remaining informed and on watch is the future proofing now.

SALLY SPAIN, WILDLIFE QLD GC PRESIDENT, OXENFORD

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