'Criteria air pollutants' is a term used internationally to describe air pollutants that have been regulated and are used as indicators of air quality. The regulations or standards are based on ...

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We are seeking registrations of interest for participation in the design of a new developer rating scheme for renewable energy and transmission developers. The Australian government is committed to ...

Environment Protection Australia (EPA) will administer Australia’s environmental protection laws. These laws are to better protect nature, while supporting sustainable development. This will include ...

outline best practices in the management of protected Australian Defence Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) set out the framework for protecting and managing this heritage provide information for any ...

More community batteries have been switched on through the Australian Government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar program. New community batteries have been installed to power the homes of ...

The government is committed to ensuring the ACCU Scheme has high integrity and delivers confidence to participants, the market, and the wider public. The government aims to continuously improve the ...

The National Environmental Science Program (NESP) combines science and Traditional knowledge. This helps us care for Australia's environment. Scientists partner with Traditional Owners, government, ...

The NWI is Australia’s plan for water reform. It was created in 2004 and agreed by all states and territories. It provides a framework and principles for managing our water sustainably. It aims to ...

Our response to the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is now available. It sets out the government’s commitment to reform Australia’s ...

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders and is the largest coral reef on Earth. It is an Australian icon. The Reef is facing significant threats, including from climate change, ...