Environmental management
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Environmental governance
Environmental regulation
Systematic review
2023 review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting legislation
The Climate Change Authority recommends changes to improve the operation and transparency of key schemes for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and crediting emissions reductions. The proposed changes to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme will ensure they remain fit-for-purpose as Australia aims to meet its...
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Victorian state of the environment 2023 report: summary report
This publication is Victoria’s five-yearly report card on the health of the natural environment – land, water, air and ecosystems. This report is a considered analysis of the available science and the pressures and challenges ahead.
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Seeing the forest for the trees: exploring alternate land use options for the native forests of Tasmania
Australia is home to some of the world’s most ancient forests. These native forests are some of the most biodiverse environments on the planet. This paper offers policy-makers a blueprint for assessing the true value of our native forests.
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Children’s right to a healthy environment: an Australian perspective 2023
This report examines how Australia law does and does not protect children from environmental harm, and how Australian legislation is failing to protect a child’s right to a healthy environment. The report investigates international moves to incorporate this right into law showing where Australia should do more.
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Win-win under our oceans: climate-related marine invasive species
This inquiry was established to consider the range spread of the native long-spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii)—commonly called 'Centro'—which is an endemic species to New South Wales (NSW) waters.