Department of the Environment

An overview on blue-green algal blooms, how they are managed and the role of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.

Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods on Community Buildings released for public consultation. Consultation period closes 5 April 2016

Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods on Community Buildings released for public consultation. Consultation period closes 5 April 2016

Application on ecological sustainability - call for public comments open from 10 March 2016 until 12 April 2016.

Application on ecological sustainability - call for public comments open from 10 March 2016 until 12 April 2016.

The Department is seeking public comment on the Draft EPBC Act referral guidelines for the vulnerable Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii). Comment period closes on 6 May 2016.

The Australian Government, New South Wales Government and Parramatta City Council have signed a Conservation Agreement to protect World and National Heritage values of Old Government House and Domain in relation to its significant views and...

The Sensitive Ecological Data Access and Management Policy provides a process for identifying and managing sensitive ecological data.

A new online application form for permits to import and export wildlife and wildlife products has been launched.

Applications for Round Five of the Green Army Programme will be opening in the first half of 2016. Information sessions for prospective applicants will be held in capital cities.

The call for applications for funding through the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme is now open. Applications close Tuesday 22 March 2016.

Application on ecological sustainability - call for public comments open from 9 February 2016 until 9 March 2016.

Application on ecological sustainability - call for public comments open from 9 February 2016 until 9 March 2016.

Engage early – guidance for proponents on best practice Indigenous engagement for environmental assessments under the EPBC Act 1999 aims to improve how proponents engage and consult Indigenous people during the environmental assessment process...

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder today released a series of scientific reports analysing the impacts of environmental water during 2014-15, as part of a $30 million investment in monitoring and evaluation projects across the Murray...

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder first watering event to Banrock Station

Draft Reef 2050 Policy Guideline for Decision Makers released for public comment. Submissions close Friday 26 February 2016.

Announcement of the outcomes of the 2015-16 Solar Towns Programme (Round 2). 17 applications were successful under the round.

Announcement of the outcomes of the 2015-16 Solar Towns Programme (Round 2). 17 applications were successful under the round.

Wetlands Australia: National Wetlands Update February 2016 issue now available.