The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has responsibilities and functions under many pieces of environmental legislation.
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.
We carry out a range of programs and actions to promote compliance and identify and respond to non-compliant activities.
Find out more about the policies that guide the care and protection of our environment and cultural heritage.
We are required to maintain a number of public registers under certain pieces of legislation.
A range of draft plans, policies, agreements and reports that call for community involvement, engagement and consultation.
