Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
The department is responsible for implementing the Australian Government's policies to protect our environment and heritage, and to promote a sustainable way of life. More about the department
Portfolio Budget Statements 2012-13
The Portfolio Budget Statements 2012-13 for the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Portfolio were submitted to the Parliament on 8 May 2012.
Australia protects US warships lost in the Battle of the Coral Sea
Heritage Minister, Tony Burke, has declared the United States warships the USS Lexington, USS Sims and USS Neosho sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea as protected historic shipwrecks under the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976.
Biodiversity Fund Round One Successful Projects
Announcement of 317 Biodiversity Fund Round One 2011-12 successful projects.
Koala listing
The Queensland, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory koala populations have been listed as vulnerable under national environment law.
Australian Heritage Strategy public consultation paper available
A public consultation paper has now been released which outlines some of the current challenges and opportunities in the heritage sector. Public comment is invited from the community on how we can best recognise, manage, and interpret our heritage.
National Pollutant Inventory - Latest Pollutant Data Released
Release of the latest data on emissions of pollutants from industry facilities across Australia
Working on Country Photography Competition 2012
Entries are now open for the 2012 Working on Country Photography Competition. Entries close on 1 June 2012
Commonwealth Environmental Water 2010-11 Outcomes Report
The Commonwealth Environmental Water 2010-11 Outcomes Report has been released by the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office.
Strategic Assessment - Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Government, including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and the Queensland Government have formally agreed to undertake a comprehensive strategic assessment of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and adjacent coastal zone. Public comments are invited on the draft terms of reference.
Conservation agreement signed to protect Tasmania's native forests
The agreement excludes hundreds of thousands of hectares of public native forests from rotation forestry while a comprehensive analysis of forest conservation values and industry timber supply requirements takes place.
Australia state of the environment 2011 launched
The fourth national assessment of the state of Australia's environment was has been launched by the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
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May 2012
- OZ' Water Week 2011 - 8th to 10th
- World Migratory Bird Day - 14th to 15th
- National Volunteer Week - 14th to 20th
- International Museum Day - 18th
- Walk Safely to School Day - 18th
- International Day for Biological Diversity - 22nd
- National Sorry Day - 26th
- National Reconciliation Week - 27th to 3rd June
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- Caring for our Country
- Commonwealth Environmental Water
- Interim Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Coal Mining
- Marine bioregional planning
- National Plan for Environmental Information
- National Waste Policy
- Sustainable population
- Water for the Future
Portfolio Budget Statements 2012-13
Find out more about the Portfolio Budget Statements 2012-13
Clean Energy Future Land Sector Package
Find out more about the Australian Government's Clean Energy Future.
Australia @ Rio+20
Find out more about Australia's involvement at the 2012 UN conference on sustainable development.
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