National Biodiversity Council

Abstract

As reported in the last issue of Pacific Conservation Biology, the National Biodiversity Council has been restructured and new Councillors elected. The new structure of the Council has 18 members (17 elected, 1 vacancy) and plans to establish a web site to facilitate communication among Councillors and between the Council and the Assembly. The web site will also allow any interested parties to express a view to the Council or to an individual Councillor. As soon as the details of the web site are available, it will be made known widely through the Council's affiliated scientific organizations. Meanwhile, views can be sent to Councillors via email or post. Do not write off the Australian postal service, it still functions and can be more reliable than some email servers.