We publish a list of documents we have released in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests as required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). We publish these documents within 10 ...

Industrial chemicals are part of everyday life in Australia. However, if they are not managed properly, these chemicals can cause pollution. The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard ...

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) can fund Environmental Activities that improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of Commonwealth environmental water delivery and addresses ...

We take alleged breaches of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) seriously. We assess every allegation and may investigate. We also have systems in place to ...

Many projects and developments impact animals, plants, habitats and places. Laws are in place to protect anything that's nationally significant. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity ...

Commonwealth and state regulations have distinct requirements, legal considerations, and levels of environmental protection. An approval granted under one does not automatically guarantee approval by ...

If you're planning a project, it's a good idea to consult the public early and to understand their concerns before you design it. There are also some mandatory public comment periods for referrals and ...

Australia’s Commonwealth waters are vital to the country's wellbeing. They contain protected marine areas and world-class biodiversity. These waters are also an important source of oil and gas. This ...

The dedication of the Tiwi Islands Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) has been celebrated at a ceremony in Wurrumiyanga, ...

The Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) is a national initiative that is expanding Australia’s capacity to sort, process and remanufacture glass, plastic, tyres, paper and cardboard. The additional ...

We have strong laws in place to protect our environment. They help us to protect our unique plants, animals, habitats and places. Read about the benefits of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity ...

Landowners who place a covenant on their property, through a program approved by the Minister, may be eligible for a tax concession. This is set out in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997).