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Releasing balloons is littering
Balloons have been identified as one of the most harmful waste items to wildlife, and detrimental to our environment… releasing balloons is also classed as littering and penalties apply.
Fraser Island (K'gari) celebrates 25 Years of World Heritage listing 1992–2017
December 7, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Fraser Island’s listing on the World Heritage register – a significant achievement that the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) invite the community to take part in upcoming celebrations.
Rehabilitating mined land in Queensland
The Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill 2018 was introduced into the Queensland Parliament as an important step towards implementing the Queensland’s Mined Land Rehabilitation Policy.
EHP Annual Report 2016-17
The EHP Annual Report 2016-17 is now available. Read more about the department’s financial and non-financial performance.
Investigation into the Transport of Waste into Queensland
The Queensland Government has commissioned an independent investigation into the transport of waste into Queensland. Retired Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Peter Lyons QC will lead the independent investigation.
Plastic pollution reduction initiatives
This year Queensland will ban the supply of lightweight single-use plastic shopping bags and introduce a container refund scheme.
Queensland Climate Change Response
The Queensland Climate Change Response includes strategies for transitioning to a low carbon economy and adapting to the impacts of a changing climate.
We are Queensland's environmental regulator
Our team is dedicated to safeguarding its environmental values, and reducing any impacts from environmental harm. Check out our 3 minute video on what we do.
Do business with us online
EHP services are gradually moving online via our new digital platform Connect, allowing you to do business with us 24/7. Find out what online services are now available.
State of the Environment website report
Explore, share and learn more about the health of our environment with the new State of the Environment report website.
Topics
Management and regulation
- Air quality
- Compliance and enforcement
- Contaminated land
- Waste
- Environmental impact assessment
- Environmental offsets
- Environmentally relevant activities - Prescribed
- Environmental policy and legislation
- Mining resource activities
- Planning and guidelines
- Public performance reports
- Resource activities including petroleum, geothermal and greenhouse gas storage
- State of the environment
- Water quality and ecosystem health
- World Heritage