Media releases

The Albanese Labor Government has partnered with the Miles Government, local councils and community groups to deliver local infrastructure projects across Queensland that help safeguard water resources and protect our natural environment.

From the giant kelp forests of Tasmania to the fragile ecosystems of the Australian Alps, threatened species and biodiversity hotspots across Australia will benefit from an over $215 million funding boost.

The Albanese Government has ticked off a new solar farm in NSW which will generate enough energy to power 229,000 NSW homes.

The Albanese Labor Government has convened a major national exercise as it continues to strengthen its biosecurity measures against a strain of avian influenza with significant risks to Australia, including our unique wildlife and poultry.

More than 750 new native species were identified last year as the Albanese Government invests $2 million to support further taxonomy research.

Cutting-edge technologies to better protect threatened plants and animals are rolling out across Australia under the new $11.4 million Threat Innovation Grants program.

The Albanese Government has today added the Australian Cornish Mining sites at Burra and Moonta to Australia’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

The Albanese Labor Government is investing $400,000 to help manage and protect South Australia’s Cuttlefish Coast Sanctuary Zone, recently included on Australia’s National Heritage List.

Water is one of Australia’s most important resources – it’s crucial for our environment, economy and livelihoods.

The Albanese Government has reached a new frontier in its war on feral cats.