The orange-bellied parrot, a critically endangered species in Australia, faces imminent extinction with only 50 individuals remaining in the wild. To combat this, Victoria's Healesville Sanctuary is implementing a breeding program aimed at releasing up to 20 pairs of these migratory birds each year. This situation reflects broader issues within Australian environmental legislation, particularly the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), which has not seen significant reform in 25 years. The current government is under pressure to create laws that effectively balance environmental protection with economic interests. Critics argue that previous attempts at reform have been hindered by political maneuvering and business interests, leading to a lack of progress in safeguarding endangered species. As the government prepares to vote on a comprehensive legislative package, the challenge remains to ensure that it adequately addresses the needs of both nature and the economy.