A Fresh Start for SEQ Koalas - Koala engagement session (online)

A Fresh Start for SEQ Koalas - Stakeholder Engagement Session

The Queensland Government is working toward a new South East Queensland (SEQ) Koala Conservation Strategy and seeks your input to help shape its future direction.

The discussion paper A fresh start for SEQ koalas: Developing a new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2026-2036 outlines four key focus areas for public consultation:

• Protecting and restoring habitat
• Reducing threats
• Working together
• Enhancing monitoring, reporting and mapping.

We are also seeking feedback on how the current koala habitat regulations can be improved.

As part of our commitment to meaningful consultation, the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) is hosting a series of koala engagement sessions to gather feedback on the discussion paper and facilitate discussions on the future of koala conservation in SEQ. 3-hour engagement sessions will be held in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Toowoomba. 1.5-hour engagement sessions will also be held across SEQ in addition to an online engagement session.

This 1-hour, online-only engagement session will include:

• An overview of the discussion paper and
• A brief Q&A panel discussion with representatives of the project team.

This session is suitable for community members who have a general interest in koalas and their conservation, or those who wish to find out more about the discussion paper.

Please note: Registration is essential to secure your place at this session.

Event Details

Please see the event details below:

• Date: Monday 16 February 2026
• Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
• Location: online via Microsoft Teams

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the session. Please ensure you log in 10 minutes early to test your connection and be ready for the session to start on time.

For information about in-person engagement events and to register for free tickets, please visit the discussion paper website.

Have Your Say

Please click here to view the discussion paper and complete the online survey or make a written submission. Consultation closes 5pm, 15 March 2026.

Your feedback will help inform the development of the new Strategy, which is expected to be released in late 2026, once consultation feedback has been received and considered. It will also shape proposed regulatory amendments to the koala habitat regulation framework.

If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact the project team at SEQKoalaStrategy@detsi.qld.gov.au.