Australia has strict rules on the import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) gases.These rules help cut greenhouse gas emissions and ...

A video explaining recent reforms to Australia’s environmental laws is now available.In November 2025, Parliament passed ...

The National Environmental Science Program (NESP) follows a set of guidelines and principles. These documents outline best practice for the program. You can find the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for ...

The Australian Government’s Environment Protection Reform Bills were passed by the Australian Parliament on Friday 28 November 2025. Some parts of the new laws will take effect immediately. Other ...

We are committed to the conservation and sustainable management of shark and ray species. We are involved in national and international efforts to reduce threats like: overfishing bycatch habitat ...

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 ...

Ecosystem accounts help us better understand the value of nature and how it benefits people. This helps us to make better decisions that affect the environment. Australia’s first National Ecosystem ...

The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme supports projects that avoid the release of greenhouse gas emissions or remove and sequester carbon from the atmosphere. Projects can involve: changing ...

In order to export Australian native animal or plant specimens and/or CITES listed specimens for commercial purposes, the specimens must come from an approved program such as a wildlife trade ...

We publish a list of documents we have released in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests as required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). We publish these documents within 10 ...

Climate change is a global challenge, and all countries must work together to respond to it. Australia is doing its part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Australia is party to the Paris Agreement ...

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you a legal right to request access to documents held by the government. Before you make a request, check if you can access the information another ...