The following can be attributed to Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Dr Simon Banks:“I welcome the Murray–Darling Basin ...

This plan replaces the previous plan published in 2015 by the Department of the Environment. It builds on the progress made under previous plans and the knowledge gained since. The plan helps to guide ...

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

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has amended the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI ...

The Inspector-General of Water Compliance announced an inquiry into the Northern Basin Toolkit on 30 October 2024. The ...

On 18 December 2024, the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) delivered their final report to the Minister for Environment and Water.CEMAG’s recommendations are based on 2 years of ...

The release of water for the environment into the lower Lachlan River, NSW in early spring stirs the mighty Murray cod out of ...

The Australian Government declared an area off of northern Tasmania’s Bass Strait as suitable for offshore wind development ...

The Australian Government is supporting a First Nations-led response to the on-ground impacts of climate change in the Torres ...

Current Commonwealth Environmental Water publications are listed below. To view previous versions or archived publications, visit: Environment Publications Archive.

A trial water release in Werai Forest is showing that watering actions are key to looking after wetlands and improving river ...