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December 2009 - The Assistant Treasurer,
Senator Nick Sherry, and the Minister for
the Environment, Peter Garrett, have today
announced that 11 organisations involved
in the fight against climate change and
helping to preserve and protect the environment
have been granted tax deductible status.
They have been added
to the register of environmental organisations,
meaning Australians can now claim a tax
deduction for gifts to these groups.
The 11 organisations
are:
The Climate Institute
(Australia) Ltd;
The Australian Coral Reef Society Inc;
Little River Landcare Group Inc;
Millennium Kids Inc;
Namoi Valley Environmental Protection Association
Inc;
River, Lakes and Coorong Action Group Inc;
RiverSmart Australia Ltd;
Save Our Waterways Now Inc;
South Gippsland Landcare Network Inc;
Southern Ash Wildlife Shelter Inc; and
The Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust.
The Rudd Government is doing its bit to
help these organisations protect and enhance
the natural environment and work to protect
our nation from the ravages of climate change,
the Assistant Treasurer said.
At a time when the
Australian community is watching international
developments in climate change and the environment
very closely, these 11 environmental organisations
can now step forward and make an even bigger
contribution, the Assistant Treasurer said.
Every day individuals,
community groups and organisations across
the country are out working on our natural
landscapes to protect and improve the health
of the environment and we want to support
Australians who donate to these organisations
doing valuable work, Minister Garrett said.
These groups span a
remarkable array of Australian environmental
causes, from wildlife rescue, waterway protection
and rehabilitation and work to protect our
sea country and coral reefs, reflecting
the wide range of environmental priorities
that we have in this country, Minister
Garrett said.
Further information
on the register of environmental organisations
is available at www.environment.gov.au.
Background
The Australian Coral Reef Society Inc
promotes the protection and enhancement
of the Coral Reefs of Australia.
The Climate Institute
(Australia) Ltd raises public awareness
of climate change and promotes the development
and implementation of policies on climate
change and related issues.
Little River Landcare
Group Inc promotes a healthy and diverse
environment, implements sustainable farming
systems and manages land to achieve long-term
sustainability.
Millennium Kids Inc
provides a channel for young people to
develop skills and take practical action
on environmental issues.
Namoi Valley Environmental
Protection Association Inc protects, maintains
and develops the natural environment in
the Namoi Valley, in northern NSW.
River, Lakes and Coorong
Action Group Inc protects, conserves and
enhances the biodiversity of the River Murray,
Lakes Alexandrina and Albert and Coorong.
RiverSmart Australia
Ltd provides advice on simple and practical
steps that all Australians can take to reduce
their river footprint in their homes, schools,
businesses or their farms.
Save Our Waterways -
Now Inc rehabilitates, restores and maintains
Enoggera Creek catchment waterways and linked
habitat areas by supporting and encouraging
community participation.
South Gippsland Landcare
Network Inc helps to preserve, protect
and enhance the environment of South Gippsland
by working with government agencies and
local businesses to achieve natural resource
management outcomes.
Southern Ash Wildlife
Shelter Inc provides care and rehabilitation
for sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife.
The Peter Cullen Water
and Environment Trust protects and enhances
Australian aquatic environments and their
catchments, and facilitates learning, communication,
and informed debate about these aquatic
environments.
