The only accurate information in Newcastle University’s newly touted “independent assessment” of koala conservation is the disclaimer: “no responsibility or liability for any information, opinions, or commentary contained herein, or for any consequences of its use, will be accepted by the University” — even though It was publicly funded through three New South Wales government organisations.
Three of four statements in the first paragraph are incorrect:
The koala is one of the iconic, national symbols of Australia but is currently listed as a vulnerable species and populations of koalas are in decline across the country.
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