Winter environmental watering is underway in the Lower Lachlan River near Hillston, New South Wales. Watering will help ...

The National Groundwater Strategic Framework was developed by Australian, state and territory governments in 2017. It provides a nationally coordinated approach to manage and secure Australia’s ...

Species of National Environmental Significance are protected under Australia’s national environment laws. The Act is the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This ...

The Water Act 2007 (the Act) was introduced following Australia’s millennium drought. It establishes the framework for managing water resources in the Murray–Darling Basin through cooperation between: ...

The Nature Repair Market is a national, legislated biodiversity market. It is designed to deliver high-integrity biodiversity outcomes and increase investment in nature. We create the frameworks to ...

We will commence a review of the Safeguard Mechanism in the second half of 2026. Read more about the review. The Safeguard Mechanism is the Australian Government’s policy for reducing emissions at ...

The IChEMS Online Register has been updated to include recent scheduling decisions: Twenty-one new standards have been added following public consultation during the 2025–26 financial year. This ...

The Developer Rating Scheme is now live for renewable energy developers and transmission companies to begin the assessment process via direct engagement with Equifax Australasia Credit Ratings Pty Ltd ...

A review of the Reef 2050 Plan is underway. The review will ensure the plan remains effective, responsive and informed by the latest science and knowledge, helping to build the Reef’s resilience for ...

We deliver water for the environment when and where plants and animals need it most. This includes releasing water from dams to support the health of local water systems. Pinpoints on the map show ...

We will temporarily publish the latest available weekly statistics on fuel stocks held in Australia. This will support increased access to timely information. Regulated entities report the stocks they ...

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) completed its Periodic Review of this methodology determination (method) in April 2026. The ERAC found the method currently complies with 5 of the 6 ...