Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture. More about the Department
Indigenous broadcasting and media sector review issues paper - call for submissions
An issues paper on the Australian Government's review of the Indigenous broadcasting and media sector has been released for public comment. Submissions are invited and close 5pm 20 August 2010.
Christmas Island Mining Extension Rejected
Environment Protection Minister today said a proposal to expand phosphate mining on Christmas Island cannot proceed as it would have unacceptable impacts on nationally listed threatened species, migratory species and Commonwealth land.
2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists announced
Recommended from more than 320 entries by expert panels of judges, 29 great Australian titles make up the Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fiction and Children’s Fiction shortlists in 2010.
Response to the Independent Inquiry into the Green Loans Program (the Faulkner review)
The department welcomes the findings of the Faulkner Review into the procurement and contract management aspects of the Green Loans Program. For a full breakdown of the department's reform processes underway please refer to our full response.
Caring for our Country Community Action Grants
Applications are now open for the Caring for our Country 2010-11 Community Action Grants that aim to help community groups to take action to conserve and protect their natural environment.
Vote for your favourite photo in the Working on Country Photography Competition 2010 - People's Choice Award
The Working on Country Photography competition received 80 entries from Indigenous Working on Country and Indigenous Protected Area ranger groups and their communities from around Australia.
Changes to CITES list - effective 23 June 2010
Changes to the species listed on the Appendices of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
More news on our what's new page.
July 2010
- NAIDOC Week - 4th to 11th
- World Population Day - 11th
- Schools Tree Day - 30th
