Australian households and businesses can now access more affordable, renewable energy through the Australian Government’s ...

DetailsDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, July 2025.See how our department is structured. This includes our divisions, agencies and statutory office holders.

The Australian Government is conducting a joint review of gas market regulation.This joint review includes:the Australian ...

The ESP Policy will reduce the environmental impact of Australian Government procurements.The government will buy products that:minimise greenhouse gas emissionsare safe for the environmentretain ...

The Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme encourages renewable electricity generation. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector. The RET comprises 2 schemes.Large-scale ...

The $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program will encourage the rapid uptake of batteries. From 1 July 2025 Australian households, businesses and community organisations can get an upfront discount ...

Program overviewThe Carbon Farming Outreach Program supports Australian farmers and land managers to reduce emissions and store carbon. This will help us transition to net zero emissions.The Program ...

Managing waste from industry is crucial in protecting our unique marine environment and supporting industry. While we are ...

The Australian Government continues to deliver the Murray–Darling Basin Plan. An independent expert panel is reviewing progress under the Water for the Environment Special Account (WESA).The WESA is a ...

Australia is committed to our bid to host COP31 in partnership with the Pacific in 2026. The UNFCCC’s Conference of the Parties, or COP, is the world’s most important annual climate change ...

Regulator supports the delivery of energy efficiency polices. They are responsible for regulating products to ensure they ...

Helping keep our rivers, wetlands and floodplains healthy Using Commonwealth water for the environment to protect and restore the Murray–Darling Basin ...