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Budget highlights 2022–23
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View our new digital story for an easy to digest view of DES funding for the coming year.
Make a donation
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Together with our partners and the community, we’re working to create a vibrant natural environment. Show your support for some of Queensland’s most important environmental initiatives by making a donation.
South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy
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The first annual report on the SEQ Koala Conservation Strategy is now available. Read about highlights on the delivery of koala conservation actions in South East Queensland.
Be involved in koala conservation in South East Queensland
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In partnership with Griffith University, the department wants your feedback on ways the community can participate in koala conservation activities.
Public notices and consultations
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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.
Queensland Organic Strategy and Action Plan
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The ten-year Queensland Organic Strategy and Action Plan have been released.
COVID-19 information for environmental authority holders
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Information for environmental authority holders.
Independent EPA consultation
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Targeted stakeholder consultation under way.
Waste levy changes
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Changes to the way the waste levy operates will take effect from 1 July 2022 to help us reach our goal of becoming a zero-waste society.
DES COVID-19 response
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Find out more about the department’s response to COVID-19.
Queensland’s Climate Action
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Queensland’s Climate Action website is a one-stop-shop showcasing climate action taking place across our state.
National park visitor updates
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Check the latest information and updates before visiting a national park, State forest or recreation area.
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Queensland Youth
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Queensland Environment
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qldparks
2022-06-29T10:04:26.000Z
Everyone loves a cosy camp fire 🔥 but before you decide to start collecting kindling, sticks and branches remember—everything within our national parks and forests...
Queensland National Parks
2022-06-29T10:02:06.000Z
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qldparks
2022-06-28T10:20:05.000Z
Rangers took to the sky recently to do aerial burns at D’Aguilar and Mapleton national parks 🚁🔥. These popular national parks are located close to...
Queensland National Parks
2022-06-28T10:00:37.000Z
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Queensland National Parks
2022-06-24T09:05:34.000Z
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qldparks
2022-06-24T09:05:31.000Z
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qldparks
2022-06-23T10:03:20.000Z
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Queensland National Parks
2022-06-23T10:02:50.000Z
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Queensland Environment
2022-06-23T06:31:00.000Z
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Queensland National Parks
2022-06-22T10:27:31.000Z
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qldparks
2022-06-22T10:27:30.000Z
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Queensland Environment
2022-06-22T06:32:01.000Z
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