This inquiry was established after media reports revealed that elevated levels of PFAS 'forever chemicals' had been detected in parts of Sydney’s drinking water. The report concludes no single jurisdiction can tackle this problem alone and recommends the government work with state and federal governments to support the phase-out of all non-essential uses of PFAS...

The report provides a snapshot in time of the status and trend of Queensland's environmental assets and the management of them by Queensland’s Government. It covers a four-year period to June 2024 and evaluates 124 indicators related to extent and condition as well as pressures. The report has five themes: Biodiversity, Heritage, Pollution, Climate and...

Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain at stubbornly high levels. The report presents the latest sector-wide methane emissions estimates and examines different abatement options and associated costs. It finds that measures to tackle methane emissions are often very cost-effective and could have brought an extra 100 billion cubic metres of gas to market in 2024.

An independent assessment of Australia’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), analysing key trends and exploring the pathways needed to achieve them by 2030 and 2050. It evaluates 80 indicators covering the economy, population health and wellbeing and state of the environment. It provides eight recommendations calling for bold and coordinated action.

Australia’s forest policy and management is underpinned by legal, institutional and economic frameworks at the national and the state and territory levels. These frameworks provide for reporting to the community on the state of Australia’s forests. This report provides a summary of Australia’s 44 indicators of sustainable forest management.