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Australia’s second Annual Climate Change Statement

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30 November 2023

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, tabled the Australian Government’s

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Social media technology could save our slug!

    25 September 2023

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    08 June 2023

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    11 December 2023

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    Public consultation: New South Wales Marine Vegetation Fishery – Agency application 2023

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    11 December 2023

    The current export approval for the New South Wales Marine Vegetation Fishery (formerly the NSW…

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    Protecting the Great Barrier Reef – because it’s worth it

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    11 December 2023

    The Great Barrier Reef Foundation is joining forces with L’Oréal to protect coral reefs now and…

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    COP28: Australia announces support for the Pacific

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    08 December 2023

    Today the Australian government announced $100 million to support the Pacific region with the…

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    Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan: Have your Say

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    08 December 2023

    Have your say on how to reduce emissions in transport and transport infrastructure by 22 December…

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    Water for the environment to support native fish in the Peel River

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    06 December 2023

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    05 December 2023

    Australia has joined the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems…

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    Australia supports global renewable and energy efficiency pledge

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    04 December 2023

    The Australian Government has pledged to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the COP28…

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