Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00555:body:0:p29
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Character Range: 92820–97728

Australia and the Zoo and Aquarium Association.  2  Years 2 to 5        Absorbed by normal government business as new instruments and policies are reviewed, and compliance practices are applied
     This will be achieved by incorporating consistent Koala-specific requirements into existing guidance information with experts to develop national guidelines for veterinary standards in care, sampling, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of disease, fertility control and investigation, assessment for release, release and post-release protocols for veterinary staff, carers and Koala rehabilitation centres. The process will include updates and reviews to incorporate new understanding and knowledge. (NB. This should complement, not duplicate, Action 6b).
2 h  Expand and build on existing community education and engagement programs in urban and peri-urban areas where impacts on Koalas are high, incorporating best-practise understanding on values and attitudes towards Koalas, responsible dog ownership, vehicle collisions and other urban issues resulting in Koala deaths. These include, but are not limited to, rolling out innovative programs for dog owners in reducing Koala aversion by their dogs; population and disease awareness; and reporting Koala sightings.                                                            State and territory governments in coordination with local government, traffic authorities and natural management organisations, welfare and rehabilitation organisations and groups; the Zoo and Aquarium Association, behavioural scientists; dog training organisations; and the RSPCA.                              1  Year 1 and ongoing  $2,000 to $5,000 per engagement or education event

Strategy 3: Increase the area of protected habitat for the listed Koala
Land use change is one of the most significant threats to the listed Koala through habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation. Increasing the total area of protected, connected quality Koala habitat in priority areas will be important to protect and recover listed Koala populations. As Koalas occur across different land tenures, including private land, this will require a range of incentive mechanisms, including direct land purchases. Improvements in land management practices can also increase habitat protection without changing land use.
Action no.  Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential partners/responsibility                                                                                                                 Priority  Timeframe           Indicative cost
3 a         Increase the overall area of protected Koala habitat by dedication of Crown land, and purchasing of private land identified as priority Koala habitat and considered to be at risk of loss, for incorporation into state protected areas. Priority areas include those that support source populations, those that have the greatest potential for population-level recovery (including occupied and unoccupied habitat) and climate refugia.                                                                                                                        Australian Government, state and territory governments; and philanthropic investment.                                                             2         Year 1 and ongoing  Purchases: going land value rate per ha
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Change of land tenure: absorbed by normal state government business
3 b         Establish or expand existing targeted private or leasehold land incentive mechanisms and programs to increase the area for long-term protection and conservation of areas identified as Koala habitats. These will include