The Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 amends the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and 11 other Acts to implement substantive reforms. This paper outlines the purpose and structure of the Bills, provides an overview of the EPBC Act and the need for reform, and presents the policy position of non-government parties...

A blueprint for a high energy Australia finds that net zero is failing Australians and proposes guiding principles for an alternative path forward. The paper provides a set of policy recommendations representing a framework for restoring national strength through abundant, affordable energy, revitalising Australia’s industrial base and re-establishing an environmental ethic of stewardship rather than...

This report estimates the economic contribution of the Great Barrier Reef in 2023–24 and estimates the future economic dividend to the Great Barrier Reef region from limiting climate change and adaptation actions. It values the reef at $95 billion across economic, social and cultural dimensions; contributing $9 billion to Australia’s economy each year.

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...

This report makes the case for a sustained commitment to better regulation and harmonisation across Australia. It recommends a new seamless national economy agreement between the Federal Government and states and territories, identifying nine priority areas for reform and key steps to ensure success.