Environment and climate

Bill before Parliament targets large-scale farm-to-forest conversions

Bill before Parliament targets large-scale farm-to-forest conversions

Pine trees have replaced beef farms amid carbon credit race: agriculture and forestry minister

Wildlife Act amendments enacted ahead of comprehensive review

Wildlife Act amendments enacted ahead of comprehensive review

Changes seek to give legal clarity about authorisations following High Court ruling

Environmental Reporting Act changes to bolster research

Environmental Reporting Act changes to bolster research

One change involves reducing the frequency of environmental reports

Fisheries law aims to combat illegal fishing in the high seas

Fisheries law aims to combat illegal fishing in the high seas

The legislation seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of actions against violations

Proposed Biosecurity Act amendments widely supported: biosecurity minister

Proposed Biosecurity Act amendments widely supported: biosecurity minister

Planned changes include raising fines for passengers bringing in undeclared high-risk goods

Government launches new waste strategy to reduce landfill and boost recycling

Government launches new waste strategy to reduce landfill and boost recycling

The government also aims to address environmental harm caused by contaminated sites