Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture. More about the Department
Guide to the List of CITES Species updated
Guide to the List of CITES Species updated to reflect recent changes to the species listed on the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The changes came into effect on Wednesday 23 June 2010.
Indigenous broadcasting and media sector review issues paper - call for submissions
An issues paper on the Australian Government's review of the Indigenous broadcasting and media sector has been released for public comment. Submission deadline extended to 5pm Friday 3 September 2010.
Christmas Island Mining Extension Rejected
Environment Protection Minister today said a proposal to expand phosphate mining on Christmas Island cannot proceed as it would have unacceptable impacts on nationally listed threatened species, migratory species and Commonwealth land.
2010 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists announced
Recommended from more than 320 entries by expert panels of judges, 29 great Australian titles make up the Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fiction and Children’s Fiction shortlists in 2010.
Response to the Independent Inquiry into the Green Loans Program (the Faulkner review)
The department welcomes the findings of the Faulkner Review into the procurement and contract management aspects of the Green Loans Program. For a full breakdown of the department's reform processes underway please refer to our full response.
Vote for your favourite photo in the Working on Country Photography Competition 2010 - People's Choice Award
The Working on Country Photography competition received 80 entries from Indigenous Working on Country and Indigenous Protected Area ranger groups and their communities from around Australia.
More news on our what's new page.
August 2010
- National Tree Day - 1st
- International Day for World Indigenous People - 9th
- Keep Australia Beautiful Week - 23rd to 29th
Topics
- Atmosphere
- Biodiversity
- Coasts and marine
- Energy efficiency & renewable energy
- Environment legislation
- Import and export of wildlife
- Indigenous Australians caring for country
- Land management
- National Plan for Environmental Information
- Parks and reserves
- State of the environment (SoE) reporting
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Energy efficiency programs
Information about energy efficiency and renewable energy programs is now available on the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency web site.
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