Minister for the Environment and Water

Senator the Hon Murray Watt was sworn in as Minister for the Environment and Water on 13 May 2025.​​​

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Media releases

Fifth anniversary of Juukan Gorge disaster

Tomorrow, Saturday 24 May, marks the fifth anniversary of the Juukan Gorge disaster.

Joint media release: Statement on the retirement of DCCEEW Secretary David Fredericks

On behalf of the Albanese Labor Government, we thank David Fredericks for his outstanding contribution to Australia’s public service.

Joint media release: Dedication ceremony for Nyul Nyul Indigenous Protected Area in the Kimberley

The dedication of the Nyul Nyul Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) has today been celebrated with a ceremony – locking in traditional land management practices and delivering local jobs in the Kimberley.

Statement from the Minister for the Environment and Water

I’m thrilled to be appointed as Minister for the Environment and Water by the Prime Minister.
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