34,000 Victorians Petition Against Expanding National Park Coverage That Limit Recreation

Recreational groups have also warned of bushfire and financial risks.
34,000 Victorians Petition Against Expanding National Park Coverage That Limit Recreation
An undated video screenshot of a person scaling a rock face on Mount Arapiles, Victoria in Australia. AAP Image/Mark Tadic
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A group of Melbourne residents has urged the Allan Labor government to halt plans for new national parks, citing concerns over access restrictions and environmental risks.

The petition, already signed by more than 34,000 residents, has been lodged with Victoria’s Legislative Council. It highlights opposition to proposed parks in the Central Highlands and Gippsland regions, arguing that such measures disregard the interests of bush user groups.
Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].