The latest State of the Environment Report showing catastrophic losses of wildlife and habitat across Oz is out today. Every category except urban environments has deteriorated since 2016, and 17 mammal species, 17 birds and 19 frogs have become endangered/critically endangered. The report says Australia has lost more mammals than any other continent – that’s down to “increasing pressures from climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and resource extraction”. Lead author of the report Professor Emma Johnston says the biggest change of the last 5 years is the impact of climate change. She added that not all is lost – “stronger protections, innovative thinking and courageous leadership” could turn some problems around. The report had been handed to previous Environment Minister Sussan Ley – she’s defended the Coalition Government’s record. Plibersek says the report “really does give us a wake-up call as a nation”. She is addressing the National Press Club today.