A government review in Australia has found that commonly sold rat poisons, known as anticoagulant rodenticides, pose big risks to native wildlife. The review focused on first- and second-generation poisons (FGARs and SGARs). It recommended stopping some products but wants many others to stay on the market with tougher rules and clearer labels. These poisons are found in wax, pellet, and block baits sold in supermarkets and garden stores like Bunnings, Coles, and Woolworths. SGARs, which are more toxic, are banned or restricted in the US, Canada, and Europe. Australian consumers can check for these poisons by looking for ingredients such as brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone, difenacoum, and flocoumafen. The review also pointed out dangers to birds like tawny frogmouths, powerful owls, and quolls, which die after eating poisoned rodents. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has proposed a temporary ban on SGARs while asking the public for feedback. They said, "If suspended, the importation or manufacture of SGARs would be illegal. They could only be sold if they meet the new strict conditions around pack size and use." BirdLife Australia’s Holly Parsons criticized the review, saying, "Despite overwhelming evidence provided in support of the complete removal of SGARs from public sale, we’re yet to see proposed restrictions that come close to achieving this." She added consumers wrongly trust these products are safe for wildlife. The review also suggests canceling rodenticide baits in powder and liquid forms without safety dyes or bittering agents. However, wax, pellet, and block forms may continue with stricter rules, like using tamper-proof bait stations indoors and outdoors, smaller pack sizes, and careful disposal of poisoned carcasses. Researchers found high rodenticide levels in wildlife. Associate Professor John White said, "These things, from an environmental perspective, were just too toxic." He urged a full ban instead of minor fixes. Woolworths stated they will wait for final rules to act responsibly. They also stock some SGAR products for rural customers and offer alternatives. Bunnings and Coles declined to comment. Public consultation on these recommendations will last three months before APVMA finalizes decisions.