
Koala Woman Says
This electorate includes Redcliffe, Deception Bay and Bracken Ridge. Because this electorate is so close to Strathpine, which was a koala stronghold, many people will think the AKF population estimate isn’t correct. There are a few Koalas left at Mango Hill, North Lakes and deception Bay scattered among the houses, but dogs and cars exact their toll in these highly-developed areas. In Kippa Ring at the end of the Moreton Rail Link there are still a few Koalas that escaped translocation. Most of the Koalas along the toute were translocated to other “suitable” areas of habitat using a research permit. If these were, indeed, suitable areas, wouldn’t that upset the Koalas already living there?
The Moreton Bay Rail Link removed nearly 23,000 Koala habitat trees. The Queensland Government identified an offset area where trees will be planted, but guess what? The offset area has been earmarked for a major new road! Why do they bother? This is where increased scrutiny by a Koala Protection Act could come into play. There since 2020 there were 93 records, and only 19 in 2023 which points to a drastic decline.
Member for Petrie
Mr Luke Howarth MP
Liberal National Party of Queensland
Luke.Howarth.MP@aph.gov.au
PO Box 321 Clontarf Beach
QLD 4019
Will he Act or Axe?


Koala Numbers
Estimated AKF Koala Population: 150 – 200
Estimated Koala Habitat left: 8%
Estimated Federal Government Population: No data. No opinion.
Listed as Endangered under the EPBC Act (Feb 2022)