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Australian heritage grants now open

Tue, 2020-11-10 16:48
Grants are now available for projects that strengthen our national heritage. All places on the National Heritage List are eligible to apply until 7 January 2021. To find out more, visit the Business Grants Hub.
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Commonwealth Coral Sea Fishery - Application 2020

Thu, 2020-11-05 09:07
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 4 December 2020.
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Have Your Say on a new Threatened Species Strategy

Fri, 2020-10-30 10:00
The Australian Government is developing a new Threatened Species Strategy and is seeking input from interested stakeholders and members of the public. The survey will close 20 November.
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Lamprey found in record numbers at Murray barrages

Fri, 2020-10-23 08:53
Water for the environment has helped drive a spectacular increase in lamprey numbers in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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River Murray provides crucial flows to the Coorong for ten years straight

Thu, 2020-10-22 10:26
This year marks ten years of continuous flows to the Coorong since the Millennium Drought broke in 2010. Keeping the Murray flowing all the way to the Coorong has been made possible thanks to water for the environment.
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Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery - Application 2020

Tue, 2020-10-20 14:24
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 18 November 2020.
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Publication of 2018-19 Australian Plastics Recycling Survey

Mon, 2020-10-19 16:14
The Australian Government has published the 2018-19 Australian Plastics Recycling Survey which captures the consumption and recycling of plastics in Australia during the 2018–19 financial year.
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COVID-19 Relief and Recovery funding for conservation, tourism and infrastructure upgrades at National and World Heritage places

Tue, 2020-10-13 10:17
On 1 October 2020 the Australian Government announced funding of $33.5 million from the $1 billion COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund for heritage upgrades across 23 national and world heritage sites. This funding will support 33 projects to...
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Spring nesting flow for drought-hit Murray cod in the Macquarie River

Mon, 2020-10-12 10:05
Drought-hit Murray cod in the Macquarie River will receive a helping hand during their spring breeding season, with water to be delivered throughout October and November.
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Torres Strait Finfish Fishery - Application 2020

Tue, 2020-10-06 15:33
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 6 November 2020.
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2020 Finalised Priority Assessment List (FPAL) of species, ecological communities and threatening processes

Thu, 2020-10-01 13:49
The Minister for the Environment, the Hon Sussan Ley MP, announced the 2020 Finalised Priority Assessment List (FPAL) of species, ecological communities and threatening processes for assessment in the period beginning 1 October 2020.
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Western Australian South Coast Crustacean Managed Fishery - Agency application 2020

Thu, 2020-10-01 10:21
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 3 November 2020.
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Lower Darling/Baaka flows to be boosted this spring to help native fish bounce back

Tue, 2020-09-15 13:18
Starting this week, a planned environmental flow will be released into the lower Darling/Baaka giving fish their first chance to breed in several years.
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2020-21 Water Management Plan video released

Mon, 2020-09-07 17:14
Footage of the CEWH, Jody Swirepik, talking about how the CEWO plans for delivery of environmental flows including how the CEWO may be better able to support environmental outcomes after recent rainfall.
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A new Threatened Species Strategy

Mon, 2020-09-07 14:14
The Minister for the Environment, the Hon Sussan Ley MP, has announced on Threatened Species Day 2020 a commitment to a new ten-year Threatened Species Strategy. Consultation on the new Strategy will commence in October.
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Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020

Thu, 2020-08-27 13:24
The Australian Government has introduced landmark legislation into Parliament to ensure Australia takes responsibility for its waste.
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Victorian Scallop (Ocean) Fishery - Agency application 2020

Thu, 2020-08-20 15:53
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until 21 September 2020.
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Victorian Scallop (Ocean) Fishery - Agency application 2020

Thu, 2020-08-20 15:53
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until 21 September 2020.
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Updated Reef 2050 Plan released for public comment

Tue, 2020-08-18 16:53
A draft of the updated Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan has been released for public comment. The six-week public consultation period closes on 30 September 2020.
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Report from the Hon. Warren Entsch MP, the Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef

Tue, 2020-08-11 11:46
January-June 2020 report to the Minister for the Environment.
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