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Have your say on the future of the Queensland Lake Eyre Basin Featured

Public consultation is open on options for how to best ensure Queensland’s environmental protections can achieve a balance between ecological sustainability and future economic prosperity for the Queensland Lake Eyre Basin region.

Single-use plastics innovation challenge Featured

Beyond Cups seeks to find new and innovative solutions to reduce single-use plastic items.

Ecotourism Plan for Queensland’s Protected Areas 2023-2028 Featured

The plan outlines the government’s commitments and actions for fostering ecotourism experiences and opportunities in Queensland’s spectacular national and marine parks and other protected areas.

Expanding the container refund scheme Featured

From 1 November 2023, glass wine and pure spirit bottles will be eligible for a 10-cent refund.

Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland Featured

Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.

R&D Linkage Opportunities Featured

A research and development partnering scheme with Queensland-based university and institute researchers on ARC Linkage projects in priority research areas.

Nominations open for the 2023 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Featured

Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person aged 18–25 living in Queensland? QIYLP provides you with an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and drive change in your local community. Apply now.

Be cautious of crocs and snakes in flood waters Featured

Heavy rain in parts of the state means crocodiles and snakes could turn up unexpectedly in flooded areas.

Only buy native wildlife from licensed sellers Featured

Before you buy native wildlife check to see if you need a licence and only buy from licensed sellers.

Queensland First Nations World Heritage Strategy Featured

The Queensland First Nations World Heritage Strategy was co-designed and developed with First Nations people and seeks to centre Country and people across all aspects of World Heritage.

Proposed Surat Basin Carbon Capture and Storage Project Featured

The environmental impact statement for Queensland’s first proposed carbon capture and storage demonstration project has been released for public comment.

Public notices and consultations Featured

View the department's official listing of all public notices and consultations. This information is now published online, rather than in print, in line with new requirements for Queensland Government agencies.

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