An ecological community is a naturally occurring group of native plants, animals and other organisms that are interacting in a unique habitat. Its structure, composition and distribution are ...

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 ...

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

The Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme encourages renewable electricity generation. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector. The RET comprises 2 schemes. wind and ...

The Australian Government has confirmed there has been a positive detection of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in Western Australia. Find out more at the Bird flu (Avian influenza) website. Invasive ...

H5 avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Australia. Find out more at the Bird flu (Avian influenza) website.

The Saving Native Species program helps protect and recover Australia’s unique plants, animals and ecological communities. It supports practical action and better conservation planning. This work ...

We have released a consultation paper to inform the review of the Safeguard Mechanism. Written submissions are due by 11:59PM Friday AEST, 18 September 2026. Read more on our consultation hub. The ...

The Improved Native Forest Management Method (INFM) method allows state governments to earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by voluntarily ceasing planned harvesting in defined areas of ...

Methodology determinations or ‘methods’ set out the eligible activities, that you can do to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), and the rules for undertaking projects and calculating the ...

Weeds threaten our environment, primary production industries, community and shared spaces. They can damage our natural landscapes, agricultural lands, waterways and coastal areas by displacing native ...

Most Australian animals are found nowhere else in the world. This means the potential impacts of H5 bird flu are hard to predict. All birds and mammals are at some risk of H5 bird flu. We have ...