由于缺乏联邦资金, 澳大利亚「拯救土著物种计划」可能会在6月结束, Australia’s Saving Native Species program may end in June due to lack of federal funding, risking native wildlife recovery.

澳大利亚的一个主要养护方案,即 " 拯救土著物种倡议 " ,尽管在3.5年中收到了2.25亿美元,但6月由于缺乏联邦资金,可能面临崩溃。 A major Australian conservation program, the Saving Native Species initiative, faces potential collapse in June due to a lack of federal funding, despite having received $225 million over 3.5 years. 该方案支持在昆士兰北部、北区和袋鼠岛打击黄疯蚁、甘巴草和野猫等入侵物种的重要努力。 The program supports critical efforts to combat invasive species like yellow crazy ants, gamba grass, and feral cats across North Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Kangaroo Island. 环境团体警告说,即使资金短缺也会破坏作业,危害本地野生动物,破坏多年的进展。 Environmental groups warn that even a short funding gap could disrupt operations, jeopardize native wildlife, and undo years of progress. 虽然政府重申对该方案目标的支持,但12月的年中预算更新没有列入过渡性资金,造成不确定性,威胁到工作人员的留用、承包商协议和季节性养护工作。 While the government reaffirmed support for the program’s goals, no bridging funding was included in the December mid-year budget update, creating uncertainty that threatens staff retention, contractor agreements, and seasonal conservation work.