A Malaysian man has been removed from Australia after serving a jail sentence for attempting to export Australian native reptiles overseas.

Record levels of investment by the Morrison and Palaszczuk governments are improving the quality of water flowing onto the Reef with key reductions in dissolved nitrogen levels and fine sediments.

The Morrison Government will invest an initial $3.5 million to work with local organisations in helping native wildlife and habitat recover from the impacts of recent flooding in NSW and Queensland.

The Morrison Government has announced more than $650,000 in funding in Lyons to help protect Tasmania’s unique species and landscapes, including for the elusive and endangered Red Handfish species.

Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley has established the first National Koala Recovery Plan, setting clear strategies to support protection and population recovery, reduce disease impacts, and coordinate programs across multiple levels of government.