Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
The department is responsible for implementing the Australian Government's policies to protect our environment and heritage, and to promote a sustainable way of life. More about the department
Draft Environmental Water Recovery Strategy for the Murray-Darling Basin
The Australian Government's draft Water Recovery Strategy for the Murray-Darling Basin has been released for public consultation.
National Wildlife Corridors Plan
The National Wildlife Corridors Plan is the Australian Government's framework to retain, restore and manage ecological connections in the Australian landscape.
2012-13 Restoring the Balance in the Murray-Darling Basin water purchasing program
On 13 November 2012, three new water purchasing tenders in the northern Murray-Darling Basin were announced.
Wet Tropics of Queensland's Indigenous heritage given national recognition
The Indigenous heritage values of the Wet Tropics will be included as part of the existing Wet Tropics of Queensland National Heritage Listing.
Biodiversity Fund: Northern Australia Targeted Investment 2013-14 now open
Up to $50 million over four years will be invested to restore and manage Australia's biodiversity in Northern Australia and improve carbon outcomes across the landscape.
Departmental Annual Report 2011-12
The department's Annual Report 2011-12 was tabled in Parliament on 31 October 2012.
A National Sustainability Council for Australia
The National Sustainability Council for Australia will provide independent advice to the government on sustainability issues and produce public reports against a set of sustainability indicators.
National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
Scheme recycling drop off points for televisions and computers have started to roll out across Australia. Further drop off points and recycling events will gradually roll out over the next 18 months in metropolitan, regional and remote areas.
November 2012
- International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict - 6th
- National Recycling Week - 12th to 18th
- World Fisheries Day - 21st
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- Caring for our Country
- Coal Seam Gas and Coal Mining
- Commonwealth Environmental Water
- Marine Reserves
- National Waste Policy
- Water for the Future
Clean Energy Future Land Sector Package
Find out more about the Australian Government's Clean Energy Future.
Basin Plan
Find out more about the Basin Plan.
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