The Save Our Koalas rally held in Brisbane City on Friday 25th September 2009, Save the Koala Day was a great turnout! Many said there were over 1000 people on the streets. Fantastic! We were inspired by the effort made by everyone on the day and just how many passionate people there were willing to let our Governments know that we've had enough and want our Koalas protected. That message was tabled in Parliament on Thursday 8th October 2009 by Mr. Glen Elmes, state Shadow Minister for the Environment. As usual there is silence from our politicians at both the State and Federal levels.
We ask that you write to:
- Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd www.pm.gov.au
- Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Demand that they protect your national icon and change the federal listing of the Koala to ‘vulnerable to extinction'
- Visit www.savethekoala.com and there will be standard letters for you to write about this listing
There is no time to waste. We know the koala is in serious trouble and they need our help. So you have to act NOW! If everyone works together, we can show our Governments that we mean business. They need to know that we want them to do this when we elect them. Remember there is a Federal election next year. Ask your local members - do you want to help koalas? before you vote them back into their seats. There is much you can do to save your national treasures.
Be assured that the organisers of the Save Our Koala rally are still working together and are working towards bigger and better events. Organisers of the Save Our Koala rally will not stop until something concrete is done about saving the Koala.
Never doubt that a united approach and commitment from everyone will make a difference.
To contact the organisers of the Save Our Koala rally, Paulette & Anne, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.