In the second part of our investigation into the proposed development of the Lawson grasslands in Belconnen ACT, we look at why the ACT Government has no say in the future of this 145 ha of endangered habitat, and how political decisions about Lawson at the federal level are being reflected across Australia.

Conservation Council ACT: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/save-lawson-north-grasslands/

National Parks Association ACT: https://www.npaact.org.au/npaact-news/front-page-news/conservationists-win-victory-in-fight-for-lawson-grasslands

Rebecca Vassarotti, MLA, FB video on Lawson grasslands: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=rebecca%20vassarotti%20lawson%20grasslands

Story produced with the support of the Community Media Training Organisation. 

Image: Image: Courtesy Conservation Council

Produced By: Hedda Murray

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 22nd February 2024