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New environment laws in Australia, effective December 1st, require federal approval for clearing vegetation over fifteen years old with endangered species habitats. However, investigators found a dozen cases in Queensland and New South Wales where old bushland was bulldozed without referrals. Conservation groups express concern as farmers seem unaware of the changes and have received misleading advice from state environment departments. Penalties for violations are steep, but the government offers a hotline and outreach teams to help farmers navigate the rules. However, experts worry that these are just a few examples of many and call for clearer communication to protect habitats without catching good people off guard.

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