Last week myself and colleagues from Charles Sturt University, Deakin University and the University of Queensland wrote a piece for The Conversation arguing that the role of Australia’s Threatened Species Commissioner should be strengthened and made independent from government. It is a timely piece – the first Commissioner recently stepped down and his replacement is currently being sought. It represents an important moment to reflect on the successes and failings of the role so far, and ways it could better serve Australia’s diverse and precious biodiversity.

You can read the article in full here.