The NSW Parliament recently debated repealing the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act, a law protecting feral horses in the alpine national park, following a community-driven campaign with over 11,300 petition signatures. The petition, led by the Invasive Species Council and supported across political lines, highlighted the environmental damage caused by feral horses, including trampling fragile landscapes, polluting streams, and threatening unique native species. The debate saw no parliamentary support for the Act, signaling a significant shift in public and political opinion.

Supporters, including Indigenous representatives and environmental advocates, emphasized the urgent need to remove feral horses—potentially through lethal control—to allow the alpine ecosystem to recover. They criticized the Act as politically motivated and unscientific, arguing that protecting feral horses harms native flora and fauna. The movement reflects a broader commitment to healing the Snowy Mountains’ environment and safeguarding its biodiversity for the future.