Minister for the Environment and Water

Today marks 50 years since the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 was granted royal assent, signing into law the creation of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The Albanese Government is continuing its work to deliver strong, sustainable fisheries management in Australia, by granting a renewed export approval for the management regime for one of Australia's major fisheries.

A high-level meeting of key stakeholders in Canberra today has supported fast action to reform Australia’s environmental laws.

The Albanese Government has green lit a new solar farm in Tasmania which will generate enough energy to power 30,000 homes.