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Protecting the environment

Last updated: 28 Jan 2025

Helping to protect Australia’s environment through policy, services, legislation and environmental research.

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New Minister for the Environment

Today the Honourable Jane Smith was sworn in as the new Minister for the Environment.
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Updated Barrier Reef Strategy

We recently released our updated Great Barrier Reef Strategy. The strategy outlines all the steps we’re taking to protect The Great Barrier Reef for future…
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What glacial movement means for climate change

As temperatures rise, the ice melts, which results in rising sea levels. In addition, because the ice on Earth helps to keep Earth cooler, less ice means…
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Solar energy

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The Great Barrier Reef

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Bright Ideas in Science - 2022

This year, 15 Australian scientists have been honoured in the 2022 Bright Ideas in Science Awards. Find out about the 5 environmental scientists honoured. 

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Glacial movement and climate change

New modelling shows that Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier is melting faster, with a 12% increase from 2016 to 2020.

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Find out what Australia’s doing about climate change at this online event.
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