The implementation of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) allows the Australian Government to assess the environmental performance of fisheries and promote ...

Have your say on the Integrated Farm and Land Management (IFLM) method consultation before 11.59pm AEDT Monday 23 February 2026.About the draft IFLM methodThis draft IFLM method is the first ...

The Australian Ramsar Wetlands list has information on every Australian Ramsar site. The relevant Ramsar Information Sheets, Ecological Character Descriptions and Management Plans are available on ...

The Australian Government has announced feasibility licences for Western Australia (WA) and the opening of Research and ...

Australia has new tools to help guide our work to protect and conserve 30% of Australia’s land by 2030. This target is known ...

Tidal wetlands are low‑lying areas along our coasts and estuaries that flood and drain with the tides. In Australia, they ...

The Supervising Scientist has published extensively on its research and monitoring of environmental systems in the Alligator Rivers Region of the Northern Territory and the impact of uranium mining on ...

The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance holds the unique distinction of being the first modern treaty between nations aimed at conserving natural resources. The signing of the ...

For more information and the program guidelines go to Headstart Round 2. The Australian Government is investing significantly into the flagship Hydrogen Headstart program. Headstart will provide ...

The Australian Government is preparing for a highly contagious strain of bird flu that is not in Australia but has spread quickly across the world. Learn more about H5 avian influenza (bird flu).

Biodiversity—the variety of plants, animals, micro-organisms and ecosystems that constitute our living environment— is not static; it is constantly changing. It can be increased by genetic change and ...

Subject to Regulations being made, changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program will come into effect from 1 May 2026. Find out more about the intended changes. The Australian Government purchases ...