Department of the Environment

A guide is now available for this nationally listed endangered ecological community.

A draft plantation forestry method and proposed rule amendment to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 is open for public comment until Friday 30 December 2016.

A draft plantation forestry method and proposed rule amendment to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 is open for public comment until Friday 30 December 2016.

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the results of the fourth Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) auction.

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the results of the fourth Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) auction.

The Australian Petroleum Statistics provide statistics on petroleum production, refinery inputs and outputs, sales and stocks of petroleum products, and prices.

The Minister’s Delegate has approved the Conservation Advices effective 16 December 2016.

The Department of the Environment and Energy has issued a $90,000 infringement notice to a Melbourne service station for supplying diesel fuel to a motorist that does not comply with the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000.

Application on ecological sustainability - call for public comments open from 15 December 2016 - 20 January 2017

Application on ecological sustainability - call for public comments open from 15 December 2016 - 20 January 2017

The Minister is seeking input from consumers and industry on ways to improve our fuel quality to reduce noxious emissions, ensure engine operation and facilitate new engine technology.

Dr Alan Finkel presented the Preliminary Report of the Review to the Council of Australian Governments Leaders’ Meeting on 9 December 2016.

The Minister’s Delegate has approved an update of the names for 7 species.

Protection of Australia's unique underwater heritage will be strengthened under new legislation to be introduced to Parliament next year.

The Minister has approved the retention of three species in the same category of threat in the list of threatened species.

The Minister has approved the inclusion of 14 species in various categories.

The Minister has approved the inclusion of 14 species in various categories.

Environmental water releases from Menindee Lakes to the Lower Darling river will increase over the coming week.

The Government released today terms of reference for its review of climate change policies in 2017.

This report captures the progress made during year one of implementing the Threatened Species Strategy.