In November 2012, forty new Commonwealth marine reserves (CMRs) were proclaimed in the South-west, North-west, North, Temperate East and Coral Sea marine regions as part of the Australian Government’s contribution to the National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA). This followed the establishment of...

In response to a range of concerns raised by a number of parties about the 40 new Commonwealth marine reserves (CMRs) established in 2012, the Australian Government initiated a review of the design and management of these reserves. Key concerns were the adequacy of consultation...

Australia’s second Biennial Report is a summary of Australia’s progress towards meeting its commitments under the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Countries such as Australia are required to submit these reports to the UNFCCC every two years. This report contains Australian data...

The Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory provides estimates of Australia’s national inventory up to the June quarter of 2015. The ‘Quarterly Update’ is a publication series that reports on the latest estimates of Australia’s national greenhouse gas inventory.

Tis strategy considers ways in which Australia’s heritage places can be better identified and managed to ensure their long-term protection.