Georges River Koala National Park

The New South Wales Labor Party previously proposed a similar policy in November 2018 and took it to the 2019 state election. The national park would have been located within a sliver of bushland named Smiths Creek Reserve in Campbelltown. The party was unsuccessful in implementing the policy as they were not elected to government. During the 2023 state election campaign, the Labor Party proposed a national park to be located between Glenfield and Appin. They were successful in gaining government under leader Chris Minns so planning commenced. The government is investing $48.2 million to implement the policy which includes additional measures such as a koala care centre, support for volunteers and investments in protective infrastructure. The state member of parliament for Campbelltown, Greg Warren, has been an advocate for the proposal. Action was taken to implement the policy through the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan in 2023 alongside urban developments, which will eventually enable up to 73,000 new houses. ==Name==

The official name Warranmadhaa is an Aboriginal word which was chosen during the government's consultation with the local Tharawal Aboriginal land council, traditional custodians, and other members of the local Aboriginal community. It describes the southern part of the park's landscape. ==Location==

The national park will be located between Long Point in Campbelltown and Appin within the Wollondilly Shire local government area (LGA). Environment minister Penny Sharpe has stated that the national park will eventually be expanded by 830 hectares. These areas contain the only chlamydia-free populations in the state. ==Responses==

Environmentalists have praised the developments regarding this national park, but expressed caution over the government's plans where habitat was not satisfactory. An environmental group also raised concerns over the growing number of koalas killed while crossing roads. ==See also==