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a 43% emissions reduction by 2030 net-zero emissions by 2050. Net zero emissions means that the amount of greenhouse gas emissions emitted into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount removed. To get ...

The implementation of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) allows the Australian Government to assess the environmental performance of fisheries and promote ...

Nominations for inclusion on National or Commonwealth Heritage Lists are open. This nomination round is open until 16 October 2026. Anyone can nominate a place for the National or Commonwealth ...

H5 avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Australia. Find out more at the Bird flu (Avian influenza) website. Most Australian animals are found nowhere else in the world. This means the ...

There are currently 3 CIS tenders in progress, 2 in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and one in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM): Tender 9 seeking 5 GW of renewable generation capacity in ...

Methane from the digestive process in livestock accounts for most of Australia’s agricultural emissions. There are limited options to reduce these emissions, especially in grazing systems, where about ...

The Net Zero Plan sets out how we will achieve a fair, orderly and efficient transition to net zero. The Net Zero Plan is supported by 6 sector emissions reduction plans. The Agriculture and Land ...

connecting with nature caring for nature in all its diversity. Nature is essential to our survival and wellbeing. It provides the building blocks for our survival, such as food, clean air, water, and ...

Australia faces major challenges to ensure a sustainable water supply for agriculture, the environment and communities in the face of climate variability, water scarcity and growing demand for water.

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 ...

The purpose of a CRIS is to: demonstrate compliance with the Australian Government's Charging Framework report on the ongoing financial and non-financial performance of charging arrangements.