'Criteria air pollutants' is a term used internationally to describe air pollutants that have been regulated and are used as indicators of air quality. The regulations or standards are based on ...

We are seeking registrations of interest for participation in the design of a new developer rating scheme for renewable energy and transmission developers.The Australian government is committed to ...

The Australian Government appointed an independent panel to review the integrity of ACCUs under the ACCU Scheme. The panel delivered its final report in December 2022. The Independent Review of ...

Environment Protection Australia (EPA) will administer Australia’s environmental protection laws. These laws are to better protect nature, while supporting sustainable development. This will include ...

Switching on community batteries in Illawarra regionMore community batteries have been switched on through the Australian ...

Keep up with the latest news on the department's work in managing Australia's water resources.

Four new projects in Western Australia have been successful under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).The CIS encourages new investment in clean dispatchable capacity - like battery storage and ...

After years of hectic city life, Alan and Lucy dreamed of a peaceful life in the lush, green countryside. But they soon discovered that their new farm posed a challenge: the soil was dry and ...

Our response to the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is now available. It sets out the government’s commitment to reform Australia’s ...

Product stewardship promotes shared responsibility for products we use every day. It is about industry, the public and all levels of government helping to manage the impacts of these products over ...

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders and is the largest coral reef on Earth. It is an Australian icon. The Reef is facing significant threats, including from climate change, ...

The National Waste Policy provides a framework for waste and resource recovery in Australia. It outlines roles and responsibilities for everyone: businesses, governments, communities and individuals.