From the Brigalow to the beach, Crisafulli Government delivers major investment for CQ conservation

• The Crisafulli Government is delivering almost $10 million investment to protect Central Queensland’s iconic landscapes.
• Projects target more than 17,000 hectares of Brigalow Country and critical turtle nesting sites along the Central Queensland Coast.
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start and a plan for Queensland’s future.  

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future, with new funding through the Natural Resource Management Expansion Program to protect Central Queensland’s ecosystems.  

The major new investment, worth a combined $9.66 million, will be delivered for two vital projects to protect vulnerable turtles and unique ecosystems in Central Queensland. 

The Fitzroy Basin Association will receive $9.46 million to deliver the Nature Positive Fitzroy Farms project, restoring biodiversity across more than 17,000 hectares of Brigalow Country through land management, soil resilience, and vegetation restoration. 

A further $200,000 will fund the Marine Turtle Guardians initiative, to manage pests and support local volunteers as they monitor and protect turtles during the critical nesting season. 

The Crisafulli Government’s funding restores vital support for Queensland’s Natural Resource Management groups, which were high and dry without meaningful funding during the former Labor Government’s decade of decline.  

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last said the investments will deliver lasting outcomes for Queensland’s environment while supporting regional jobs. 

“Central Queensland is home to some of the state’s most iconic landscapes. That’s why the Crisafulli Government is investing in its protection and supporting the people on the ground who care for it,” Minister Last said. 

“This major investment is about gettering real results on the ground to protect our natural assets, support volunteers and strengthen local communities.

“Under Labor’s decade of decline, Queensland’s Natural Resource Management groups were left without the support they need to respond to the practical environmental challenges facing the regions. 

“We’re fixing that by investing in the people and organisations who understand our land best and can deliver projects that will make a lasting difference.” 

Member for Rockhampton Donna Kirkland said the projects focused on delivering practical on-the-ground outcomes. 

“Whether it’s restoring Brigalow biodiversity or backing coastal conservation efforts, these projects are tailored to local priorities,” Ms Kirkland said. 

“This is about delivering for Central Queensland, where the environment and our regional communities go hand in hand.” 

Member for Keppel Nigel Hutton said the turtle protection funding recognised the vital work being done by local conservationists. 

“The Capricorn Coast is a special place and our volunteers do an incredible job protecting turtle nesting sites every season,” Mr Hutton said.