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Environment and Heritage
Environment and Heritage

Policy and law

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has responsibilities and functions under many pieces of environmental legislation, carrying out programs to promote legislative compliance and taking action to pursue breaches.

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Image Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
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Legislation

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has responsibilities and functions under many pieces of environmental legislation.

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Litigation

We may be a party to litigation or court proceedings by prosecuting a breach of legislation or responding to matters brought against the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

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Compliance and enforcement

We carry out a range of programs and actions to promote compliance and identify and respond to non-compliant activities.

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Policies

Find out more about the policies that guide the care and protection of our environment and cultural heritage.

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Public registers

We are required to maintain a number of public registers under certain pieces of legislation.

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Have your say

See a range of draft plans, policies, agreements and reports that call for community involvement, engagement and consultation.