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‘Historic win’: Australian state approves national koala park despite controversial funding

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Briefings

Australian conservation groups secured a historic victory on October 23, 2026, when NSW legislation passed to establish the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales. Premier Chris Minns tabled the bill in the Mid North Coast region, aligning with the 2023 election promise. The park covers 475,000 hectares, protecting 12,000 koalas and over 100 other threatened species. It will integrate 178,000 hectares of state forests, with Gumbaynggirr and Dunghutti people guiding management through community-controlled organizations.

Key points

• NSW legislation passed on October 23, 2026, creating the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales after a decade of campaigning.
• The park will protect 12,000 koalas and over 100 other threatened species within 475,000 hectares of state forests.

Context

The Great Koala National Park was a key 2023 election promise made by Australia's Labor Party. It was approved after NSW Premier Chris Minns tabled the bill in the Mid North Coast region, following successful advocacy by conservation groups.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the legislative approval and initial planning phase. Specific operational details, funding sources, and long-term management outcomes remain unconfirmed. The article notes the park will open before the end of 2026 but provides no exact opening date.

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