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
Energy Efficient Homes Package - find an insulation installer near you
Householders can now search the Installer Provider Register to find an installer and take advantage of the Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package.
Smart Grid, Smart City - National Energy Efficiency Initiative
Industry consultation workshops will be held during July 2009 to inform a pre-deployment study for the National Energy Efficiency Initiative.
Independent review of the EPBC Act: release of interim report
This report outlines the major themes raised in public submissions, the consultation process and the Senate committee inquiry. The report is open for public comment, closing 3 August 2009.
New ecological community listing: Lowland native grasslands of Tasmania
The lowland native grasslands of Tasmania have been listed as a critically endangered ecological community.
Renewable Remote Power Generation Program
As a result of all funding having been committed for the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program, new applications are no longer being accepted, except from Western Australia.
Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program in New South Wales
Private irrigation infrastructure operators who operate in the NSW Murray-Darling Basin are invited to submit funding applications to the Australian Government. Applications close 4pm (EST) Friday, 27 November 2009.
Water Market Rules and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules
The rules were registered on 22 June 2009 and have legal effect from 23 June 2009.
Request for Tender for expected services
National Weeds Management Facilitator and Secretariat Services for the Australian Weeds Committee. The closing date for the tender is Friday 10 July 2009.
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July 2009
- NAIDOC Week - 5th to 12th
- World Population Day - 11th
- National Schools Tree Day - 31st
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