Media releases

The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and native fish species.

Today marks World Oceans Day, a reminder of the importance of our oceans, and the need for every Australian to do our bit to protect them.

The Albanese Government has today announced $30 million to support a new Traditional Owner-led program to protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef.

More than 50 new and upgraded recycling infrastructure projects across Australia have now been completed under the Government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund.

A significant World War II battle site in the Pacific Ocean has been added to the National Heritage List, recognising its outstanding heritage significance to Australia.

The Australian Government has been considering a proposal to continue the use and extend the operating life of the North West Shelf gas processing plant in Karratha, Western Australia, beyond the expiry of its current approval in 2030.

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

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

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.

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