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Scientists in South Australia are asking the public to help count koalas - in a citizen science initiative that could have national implications.

This week a treaty between Victoria and the state's First Nations people became law. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg signed the treaty at a formal ceremony at Government House on Thursday morning. Kerri-Lee Barry from SBS' NITV Radio has spoken with UNSW Law & Justice Associate Professor, Dr Harry Hobbs, about the historic agreement.

The estimated global illegal trade in wildlife is estimated to be worth 32 billion dollars - and with so many rare species in Australia, the nation's animals are vulnerable to being targeted by black market traders. To mark the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight Against All Forms of Transnational Organised Crime, local researchers are working to expose, prevent and disrupt this industry which is having a devastating impact on ecology and industry.