The Australian Government is investing $800,000 to preserve historic sites in Tasmania. This funding is part of the Local ...

Around half were rented apartments. This helps renters receive the benefits of cheap solar and lower energy bills.Estimated ...

A series of video tutorials is now available to help Australian businesses trace recycled content in their supply chains.

The Safeguard Mechanism is the Australian Government’s policy for reducing emissions at Australia’s largest industrial facilities. It sets legislated limits—known as baselines—on the greenhouse gas ...

The Australian Government has released the Climate Risk and Opportunity Management Program. It aims to improve how the Australian public sector manages climate risks. The Australian Government’s ...

Keep up with the latest news on the department's work in managing Australia's water resources.

Water is recovered by the Australian Government through a combination of investments in water-saving infrastructure, water purchases and other water recovery programs. This water becomes part of the ...

Scientists have released 65 captive-raised red handfish into the wild in Tasmania. This is an important step in protecting ...

We’ve launched a new First Nations Climate Action webpage. It brings together climate action First Nations people are delivering in partnership with the Department.First Nations people have cared for ...

A review of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 is currently underway. Please visit the review webpage for more information. In March 2020, the Australian, state and territory governments, and ...

A new interactive exhibit at Scitech in Perth shows how light pollution impacts baby turtles.When turtles hatch, they use the ...

This year we’re partnering with The Water Conservancy to support Water Night. It is an annual event to help raise public awareness about how much water we use and aims to encourage everyone to value ...