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Why water infrastructure matters

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  • Water
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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Apply now: Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests

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  • Water
We are seeking expressions of interest for the Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests. 
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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…
Great Artesian Basin uncontrolled bore

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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National Water Grid Science Program finds success with collaboration

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  • Water
Accessing the best science requires collaboration between the best in the field.
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Grants open: Indigenous Protected Areas

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  • Grants
Applications are now open for grants under the Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA) program for new and expanding IPAs.
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Grants open: Saving Native Species (Priority Species)

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  • Threatened
Applications are now open for grants of up to $20 million under the Saving Native Species Program.
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Grant funding available to reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

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  • Reef
Grant funding of $3.5 million is now available to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier Reef.
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Reducing the catch of protected species in our waters

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  • Threatened
$2.8 million in grants will go to 7 projects that aim to stop or reduce the bycatch of protected species through the Threatened and Migratory Species…
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Light pollution grants

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  • EPBC Act
The Australian Government is investing over $200,000 for 5 new projects that turn off the lights to protect the coastal habitat of Australia’s…
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Online course launched to promote water efficiency for developers, builders and plumbers

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  • Water
A new online course is now available to help industry professionals learn about water efficiency labelling and to stay up to date with their legal…
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Voluntary strategic water purchasing tender to Bridge the Gap is now open

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  • Water
The Australian Government has opened a tender on AusTender on 23 March 2023, to purchase permanent water rights in 6 catchments
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$70m Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub grants now open

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  • Climate change
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to support the development of a hydrogen hub in the Townsville region.
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Strategic water purchasing to Bridge the Gap within the Murray-Darling Basin

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  • Water
The Australian Government is committed to delivering the Murray–Darling Basin Plan (Basin Plan) in full.