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Join the conversation about what it will take to protect nature and bring so many of our unique and threatened species Back from the Brink, at this upcoming report launch of Back from the Brink: A Protection Agenda for Nature.
This new report sets out the opportunities in Western Australia to strengthen biodiversity protection and recovery.
Join us to hear from about
- WA’s magnificent landscapes and unique species under cumulative and compounding threats
- Real-world examples of where policy is failing nature, and
- Details about why we think this work can have a real impact to protect and restore nature.
Light refreshments will be available.
Panellists
Matt Roberts
CCWA Executive Director – MC
Matt is the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of WA, with a background in media, communications and public policy across housing, water and environmental sectors. Matt is committed to keeping nature central in a just, ambitious energy transition, and believes lasting change comes from public policy, not corporate goodwill.
Daniel Garlett
Community and Cultural Leader – Welcome to Country
Daniel is a Whadjuk, Yued and Ballardong man with cultural connections to his 14 clans of the Nyoongar nation. A leading voice and advocate for cultural heritage, social and environmental justice, Daniel has campaigned for over 30 years on climate action, environmental protection, and education through cultural awareness.
Josie Alec
Community and Cultural Leader
Josie is a teacher, artist, singer-songwriter, and Traditional Owner of Murujuga on the Burrup Peninsula. She co-founded Save Our Songlines, which works to protect Songlines, rock art, water, air, and cultural heritage from industrial damage, while passing on lore and culture to future generations. Josie's focus is First Nations-led action to protect Country and maintain a deep connection to place.
Professor Kingsley Dixon OAM
UWA – Botany and Conservation Expert
Kingsley has been named Senior Australian of the Year for WA 2026 for his internationally recognised contribution to native plant conservation. He was the founding Director of Science at Kings Park for over 30 years. He also leads the recently launched Corridors for Carnaby's project, which aims to create connected habitat corridors on public and private land to provide food, water and nesting hollows for black cockatoos.
Professor Rachel Standish
Murdoch University – Ecological Restoration Expert
Rachel is a Professor of Ecology at the Harry Butler Institute Murdoch University who uses science to inform ecological restoration and species conservation. Rachel tends to collaborate with researchers from outside of her discipline, and gets inspired being on Country, and is motivated to find solutions for nature conservation for the benefit of wild species and for people.
Chris Tallentire
Former Labor MP / Environmental Consultant and Business Strategist
Chris was Director of the Conservation Council of WA from 2004 to 2008, and a Labor Member of the WA Parliament from 2008 to 2025. While Chris has great faith in Australian democracy, he is concerned the voice for the environment is being increasingly marginalised.