The state government is proposing a number of changes to the Koala Plan to address basically two broad issues - for inclusion in the SPP. Your thoughts on the government's proposed responses to these issues are needed to help government draft the SPP before it is released for public consultation later this year.

State governent has identified a number of common concerns they believe are critical to the future viability of SEQ's koala population.

These concerns can be consolidated into two broad issues

Up-to-date and accurate koala habitat maps

Stronger and more effective koala conservation measures, balanced against environmental, social and economic needs.

Share your views online. Clicking on the link to the left will take you to the page to fill in online your comments. Closing date 28 August 2009

Your comments will help government gauge the level of support for the proposed responses - and identify any alternative and/or additional responses. You may also wish to put forward other issues for consideration.

Make your submission count . Closing date 28 August 2009
A properly made submission must:

• be made on or before the closing date of 28 August 2009
• include the name and address of the submitter
• be signed by the person making the submission (you "sign" an online submission when you submit it)
• be a structured response under the headings of this submission form.

There are three specific topics and your level of agreement with a statement is requested - and necessary to proceed. This is, in my opinion, restricting our input. However furthe comment is allowed - but limited to 4000 characters.

Other forms of submissions are not invited - but should you feel inclined - send them anyway to the appropritate minister.

All views contributed to the feedback website are automatically stored within a database, and will be used for the purpose of developing a Feedback Report from the responsible Minister. The Feedback Report for each issue will also be published on this website.

Queensland government has recognised  that the steep decline in South East Queensland's koala population demanded that tighter development controls be introduced without delay-to boost the protection of koalas in new urban areas until the proposed state planning policy for koala conservation is in place. This Department of Infrastructure and Planning webpage has links to relevant documents for this proposed method to ensure the survival of koalas in South East Queensland.

Most conservation groups believe that what is proposed seems more of business as usual and futher developments will proceed with some bandaid revegetation offered as compensation for loss of habitat.

Not all areas have been mapped - therefore there is no impediment to development in those areas - although residents know koalas share that habitat.