To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. Until the end of 2004, World Heritage sites were selected ...

Australia is on a plastics mission. It is a significant challenge in which each of us – government, industry and the community – must play a part. In March 2020, we were privileged to convene ...

Under the National Hydrogen Strategy (the Strategy), the Australian Government committed to undertake an annual review of Australia’s clean hydrogen industry development performance and publish an ...

The guidelines raise awareness of the impacts of artificial light on wildlife. They can help you protect Australia’s threatened wildlife. The guidelines include: a framework for how to assess and ...

The National Circular Economy Framework is our blueprint for Australia’s circular economy transition. The framework defines a circular economy for Australia and outlines its benefits. The framework ...

The quality of our fuel has a direct impact on the quality of air we breathe and the amount of greenhouse gas in our environment. Improving Australia’s fuels standards will enable: ...

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 ...

The Kokoda Initiative is a partnership between the Papua New Guinean and Australian governments to sustainably develop the Kokoda Track and protect the surrounding Owen Stanley Ranges. The Australian ...

The National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors provides emission factors and methods that help companies and individuals estimate greenhouse gas emissions. We publish revised factors every year. The ...

All buyers are encouraged to apply sustainability principles to procurement activities. This guide is for use by Commonwealth procurement officials and contract managers. Use this guide to apply the ...

We offer a range of jobs in different fields and locations, both in Australia and overseas. Opportunities include permanent and temporary positions, statutory positions and board appointments. Work ...

Keep up with the latest news on the department's work in managing Australia's water resources.