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Australia signs High Seas Biodiversity Treaty

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  • Environment protection
Australia has signed the new High Seas Biodiversity Treaty. Established under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Consultation open on management standards for brominated flame retardant chemicals

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  • Chemicals
We are seeking feedback on four proposed scheduling decisions. These decisions will help manage chemicals that pose a high risk to the environment.
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Australian case study report on piloting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework

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  • Environment protection
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an initiative led by the private sector.
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Apply to be part of the Lake Eyre Basin Scientific Advisory Panel

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  • Water
We are seeking applications from individuals who have high quality scientific expertise and a strong understanding and connection with the Lake Eyre…
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Apply to be part of the Great Artesian Basin Stakeholder Advisory Committee

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  • Water
We are seeking expressions of interest from First Nations people who have a passion for, and know about, First Nations water management in the Great…
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World Ozone Day

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  • Environment protection
Saturday, 16 September, is World Ozone Day, marking 36 years of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozo
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National Feral Deer Action Plan released

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  • Invasive species
The first National Feral Deer Action Plan has been launched. The plan sets out actions to reduce the impacts of feral deer on the environment,…
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We’ve got whale-y good news!

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  • Environment protection
Global whale conservation efforts have been strengthened thanks to new funding.
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New guidance for offshore renewable energy projects

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  • Environment protection
New guidance is available to help support applications for offshore renewable energy projects.
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Wired for change: Regulation for small electrical products and solar photovoltaic systems

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  • Waste
The Australian Government has committed to develop a regulatory scheme to reduce waste from small electrical products and solar photovoltaic systems.
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Consultation open on managing air pollution from non-road diesel engines

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  • Environment protection
We are seeking feedback on the draft Impact Analysis for managing noxious emissions from non-road diesel engines.
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Global cooperation protecting life on Earth

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  • Science
Thirty-five years ago, in Montreal, Canada, world leaders came together to make a landmark agreement to protect the ozone layer.

Pink Handfish seen for the first time in 22 years

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  • Parks
Parks Australia is unlocking the secrets of Tasmania’s deep with a surprise sighting of the very rare and threatened Pink Handfish (Brachiopsilus…

Fresh hope for our native flora with new national native seed strategy

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  • Parks
One of Australia’s rarest trees was highlighted during the launch of the Strategy for the Australian Native Seed Sector at the Australian National…