Department of the Environment

Fish refuges are being created with environmental water in the Lachlan River to reduce the severity and duration of poor water quality being experienced in local waterways.

The Department invites comments on the new National Carbon Offset Standards for Buildings and Precincts from 30 November 2016 to 10 February 2017.

The Department invites comments on the new National Carbon Offset Standards for Buildings and Precincts from 30 November 2016 to 10 February 2017.

The Department invites comments on the new National Carbon Offset Standards for Buildings and Precincts from 30 November 2016 to 10 February 2017.

Experts from around the world have gathered in Fremantle this week for the 6th International Congress on Underwater Archaeology to explore the theme of shared heritage. ...

EnergyAustralia join the Carbon Neutral Network.

EnergyAustralia join the Carbon Neutral Network.

EnergyAustralia join the Carbon Neutral Network.

This is a guide for calculating some of the common Scope 3 emission sources. It is aimed to assist participants of the Carbon Neutral Program in developing their carbon inventory.

This is a guide for calculating some of the common Scope 3 emission sources. It is aimed to assist participants of the Carbon Neutral Program in developing their carbon inventory.

The Australian and Queensland Governments will next month update the World Heritage Centre on the significant progress being made through joint measures to protect and improve the Great Barrier Reef.

On 25 November 2016, environment Ministers endorsed the report on the review and agreed to revise the Strategy based on the review’s findings.

The Australian and Queensland governments are investing more than $45 million over six years to tackle sediment run-off.

The Department administers a diverse range of legislation to protect the environment, support sustainable development, give effect to obligations under international conventions and treaties, and implement specific national priorities.

On 19 November 2016 Australia will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran.

The Australian Heritage Council is assessing the Governors’ Domain and Civic Precinct for potential inclusion on the National Heritage List. Comments close 24 February 2017.

The latest Reef Trust Phase IV grant round is now open. It targets sediment losses from gullies and stream banks in priority Reef catchments. Applications close 15 December 2016.

The Request for Tenders for an Australian and Queensland government funded project to support cane farmer trials of enhanced efficiency fertiliser technology across the Great Barrier Reef catchment has now opened. The full details of the services...

Two draft savanna fire management methods are now open for informal public consultation. The formal public consultation period will commence on the 21 November until the 19 December 2016.

Two draft savanna fire management methods are now open for informal public consultation. The formal public consultation period will commence on the 21 November until the 19 December 2016.