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Join DCCEEW and shape a greener future

Opportunities are available in our Biodiversity and Marine divisions for people ready to make a lasting positive impact on our environment.

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Australia's ocean art and photography competition

We want to see what you love about the ocean through drawing, painting, crafting or photographing.

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Have you ever wondered why water infrastructure matters?

Find out what water infrastructure actually is and why it's so important for our nation.

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Expressions of interest now open

We are seeking First Nations Peoples with water expertise to join the Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests.

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Can social media technology save our slug?

Imagine if we could use social media technology to better understand Australia’s biodiversity including our giant pink slugs.

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Climate change

Driving climate action, science and innovation so we are ready for the future.

Energy

Energy

Building a secure and sustainable energy system for all Australians.

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Water

Improving the sustainable management of Australia’s water supply for industry, the environment and communities.

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Managing Australia’s iconic national parks, historic places and living landscapes.

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Undertaking research and collecting data to support informed decisions and policies.

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News and Media

Science helping manage a prickly Reef pest

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Australia is taking increased action and using the latest science to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS).

$6.4 million boost for Great Barrier Reef water quality projects

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The Australian Government is investing a further $6.4 million in 3 new water quality projects to safeguard the health of the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

Why water infrastructure matters

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We’ve probably all driven past a dam and not really thought anything further of it aside from noticing the water inside.
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