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Expanding the ban on single-use plastics Featured

A proposed five-year roadmap for action on single-use plastic items has been released.

Budget highlights 2022–23 Featured

View our new digital story for an easy to digest view of DES funding for the coming year.

Make a donation Featured

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 Featured

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 Featured

In partnership with Griffith University, the department wants your feedback on ways the community can participate in koala conservation activities.

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.

COVID-19 information for environmental authority holders Featured

Information for environmental authority holders.

Independent EPA consultation Featured

Targeted stakeholder consultation under way.

Waste levy changes Featured

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 Featured

Find out more about the department’s response to COVID-19.

Queensland threatened species listing Featured

View a full list of Queensland threatened species by wildlife class and year.

Public Register Portal Featured

The Public Register Portal provides improved access to environmental licences and permits information in Queensland.

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The Department of Environment and Science acknowledges Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land. We recognise their connection to land, sea and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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