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
Consultation on the draft Transitional Business Assistance Guidelines
The Department is seeking input on the draft Transitional Business Assistance Guidelines, as part of the Fisheries Adjustment Assistance Package.
Grants to Voluntary Environment, Sustainability and Heritage Organisations (GVESHO) funding round now open
The GVESHO program provides funds to help eligible community-based, not-for-profit organisations to value, conserve and protect Australia's natural environment and historic heritage and to promote sustainability by assisting with their administrative costs.
Free TV and Recycling now available nationally
Television and Computer Recycling Scheme services are now available across the country for householders and small businesses to drop off their unwanted TVs and computer products to be recycled, free of charge.
Sustainable Australia Report 2013 released
The National Sustainability Council has used the launch of its first public report to challenge Australians from all walks of life to become involved in a national conversation about the kind of Australia we want for ourselves and future generations.
Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on regulation of water market intermediaries open for comment
The Council of Australian Governments Standing Council on Environment and Water has released a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on the regulation of water market intermediaries. The consultation period is open until COB Friday 7 June 2013.
May 2013
- OZ' Water'13 - 7th to 9th
- World Migratory Bird Day - 11th to 12th
- National Volunteer Week - 13th to 19th
- Walk Safely to School Day - 24th
- International Day for Biological Diversity - 22nd
- National Sorry Day - 26th
- National Reconciliation Week - 27th to 3rd
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- Water for the Future
Clean Energy Future Land Sector Package
Find out more about the Australian Government's Clean Energy Future.
Basin Plan
Find out more about the Basin Plan.
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