The Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests (CAWI) includes water experts from across the country. Members were chosen for their water expertise, not based on their Nation.

National Wetlands Update ISSN 1446-4843 Wetlands Australia is published each year in February by the Department to coincide with World Wetlands Day. Wetlands Australia brings together information and ...

Some parts of Australia’s new environment laws commenced immediately. Tranche 1 of the reforms commenced on 20 February 2026. The National Environmental Protection Agency commenced on 1 July 2026.

The National Environmental Science Program (NESP) combines science and Traditional knowledge. This helps us care for Australia's environment. Scientists partner with Traditional Owners, government, ...

allow proponents to prepare for the new arrangements give us time to consult with you on the details of these changes help ensure a smooth transition. Commenced February 2026. The National ...

The National Vegetation Information System (NVIS) provides information on where different vegetation types occur in Australia. NVIS provides data for extant and estimated pre-1750 native vegetation.

research to support the management of oceans and coastlines a information to help monitor plants, animals and ecosystems tools to track environmental change tools to support planning and decisions ...

The Safeguard Mechanism is the Australian Government’s policy for reducing emissions at Australia’s largest industrial facilities. It sets legislated limits—known as baselines—on the greenhouse gas ...

We target serious non-compliance against national environment legislation. Issues we focus on include: protecting threatened plants, animals and ecosystems wildlife trade hazardous waste air quality ...

collects and shares data and information about Australia’s environment develops tools to view and study data reports on the state of the environment and supports programs to protect, manage and ...

All National Vegetation Information System (NVIS) data products are available on Find Environmental Data (FED). Search NVIS products and web services on FED. NVIS information is classified into 33 ...

In November 2024, the Australian Government announced a review of the National Electricity Market wholesale market settings (NEM Review). An independent expert panel conducted the review supported by ...