Media releases

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.

The Federal and Western Australian Labor governments are co-investing $44.1 million in nine new recycling projects to improve recycling capabilities across Perth and in regional areas.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, hosted China’s Minister for Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu, in Sydney for the 8th Australia-China Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change on 29 August 2024.

Rookwood Weir celebrated another milestone as Queensland Water Minister Glenn Butcher joined customers to celebrate water from Rookwood Weir flowing to Central Queensland irrigators.