{ "entity_id": "B-002374", "folder": "Uluṟu-Kata-Tjuṯa-Board-of-Management", "name": "Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Board of Management", "type": "Statutory Body", "jurisdiction": "Commonwealth", "portfolio": "Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water", "website": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/parks-heritage/national-parks/uluru-kata-tjuta-national-park/management-and-conservation/park-management", "data_status": "inherited", "completeness": { "has_strategy_brief": true, "has_strategy_structured": true, "has_vision": true, "has_kpi_targets": true, "has_kpi_results": true, "has_strategy_overview": true, "has_legislation_text": true, "has_legislation_structured": false, "has_global_initiatives_text": false, "has_ideas": true, "has_artifacts": true, "n_ideas": 12, "n_legislation": 0, "n_artifacts": 16, "n_kpi_targets": 14, "n_kpi_results": 14, "n_outcomes": 4, "verified_own_data": false, "vision_shared_with_n_others": 13 }, "strategy_profile": { "status": "needs_review", "confidence": "low", "summary": "We drive Australian climate action; transform Australia’s energy system to support net zero emissions while maintaining its affordability, security and reliability; protect, sustainably manage, and mobilise investment in our environment, water resources and external territories in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean; protect our cultural heritage; support national efforts to improve waste management and reduce pollution; and contribute to international progress on these issues. [CP p.8]", "official_site_url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/parks-heritage/national-parks/uluru-kata-tjuta-national-park/management-and-conservation/park-management", "source_documents": [ { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Corporate Plan 2025–26 (PDF 7.3 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf", "period": "2025-26", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Corporate Plan 2024–25 (PDF 8.8 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf", "period": "2024-25", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Corporate Plan 2023–24 (PDF 4.5 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf", "period": "2023-24", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "corporate_plan", "title": "Corporate Plan 2022–23 (PDF 21.7 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf", "period": "2022-23", "confidence": "high" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "National Energy Performance Strategy (PDF 6.36 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf", "period": null, "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "National Energy Performance Strategy Factsheet (PDF 700 KB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-energy-performance-strategy-factsheet.pdf", "period": null, "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "The National Electric Vehicle Strategy (PDF 7.9 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf", "period": null, "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "National Electric Vehicle Strategy annual update 2024–25 (PDF 2.2 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf", "period": "2024-25", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "National Electric Vehicle Strategy annual update 2023–24 (PDF 5.6 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf", "period": "2023-24", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "2024 National Hydrogen Strategy (PDF 9.3 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf", "period": "2024", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "2024 National Hydrogen Strategy summary (PDF 5.6 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024-summary.pdf", "period": "2024", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy (PDF 16.27 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf", "period": null, "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2027 (PDF 8.5 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pdf", "period": "2024", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "People Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2026 (PDF 3.1 MB)", "url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/people-strategy-and-action-plan-2024-26.pdf", "period": "2024", "confidence": "medium" } ], "purpose": { "text": "We drive Australian climate action; transform Australia’s energy system to support net zero emissions while maintaining its affordability, security and reliability; protect, sustainably manage, and mobilise investment in our environment, water resources and external territories in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean; protect our cultural heritage; support national efforts to improve waste management and reduce pollution; and contribute to international progress on these issues. [CP p.8]", "source_url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf", "source_page": 8, "source_deep_url": "https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8" }, "vision": { "text": "An Australia that is prosperous because it is sustainable, with community and Country at the heart of our actions. 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[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> We drive Australian climate action; transform Australia’s energy system to support net zero emissions while maintaining its affordability, security and reliability; protect, sustainably manage, and mobilise investment in our environment, water resources and external territories in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean; protect our cultural heritage; support national efforts to improve waste management and reduce pollution; and contribute to international progress on these issues. [CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We provide innovative and expert advice to the Australian Government grounded in evidence and science. We develop policy and national standards, deliver programs, manage assets, administer legislation, conduct research, manage and share data and information, engage internationally and regulate. We will collaborate and work in partnership with First Nations people, communities, regions, industry, states and territories, other government departments and international partners, to achieve outcomes for the environment, the economy, and all Australians. [CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Support the transition of Australia’s economy to net zero emissions by 2050. [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n- Conserve, protect and sustainably manage our natural resources including through a nature positive approach. [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n- Advance Australia’s interests in the Antarctic region by protecting, researching and administering in the region, including through international engagement. [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n- Improve the health of rivers and wetlands and enhance the sustainable, efficient and productive use of Australia’s water resources. [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Climate change and energy\nSupport the transition of Australia’s economy to net-zero emissions by 2050. Transition energy to support net zero while maintaining security, reliability and affordability. Support actions to promote adaptation and strengthen resilience of Australia’s economy, society and environment. Take a leadership role internationally in responding to climate change. [CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.\n- Support reliable, secure and affordable energy.\n- Drive climate adaptation and resilience.\n\n### Outcome 2: Environment\nConserve, protect and sustainably manage our natural resources including through a nature positive approach. Protect and conserve our natural and cultural heritage. Reduce and regulate the use of pollutants and hazardous substances. Take a leadership role on these issues internationally. [CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Accelerate the transition to a circular economy, while safely managing pollutants and hazardous substances.\n\n### Outcome 3: Antarctica\nAdvance Australia’s interests in Antarctica, through our world-leading science and protection of the unique environment of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, and our enduring support of the Antarctic Treaty system. [CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Deliver world-class science on global climate, species and ecosystem management for the Southern Ocean.\n\n### Outcome 4: Water\nWork toward a sustainable, reliable, equitable water future by delivering the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, enhancing water security across urban and regional areas, and embedding First Nations leadership in water policy and management. [CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Implement reforms under the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023 to secure long-term environmental and community outcomes and fairer, more transparent water markets in the Murray–Darling Basin.\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Innovation\n- Expertise\n- Collaboration\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Australia’s emissions and projected emissions are on track to meet the expected impact of the department’s activities in meeting the legislated commitments. | Amended to better reflect the latest National Inventory Report (for 2023, published in May 2025). | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| CCE03 | The Safeguard Mechanism is on track to achieve its legislated net emissions targets. | Amended to reflect the latest Australia’s emissions projections 2024 report. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| CCE04 | Expand the amount of renewable energy and dispatchable capacity targeted for underwriting by the Commonwealth Capacity Investment Scheme. | Amended from ’27 GW’ to ’27 GW (cumulative)’. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| CCE06 | Accelerate establishment of Australia’s renewable hydrogen industry. | New measure added. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| CCE07 | Maintain Australia’s security of supply of quality liquid fuels. | Amended to reflect new industry compliance with the Minimum Stockholding Obligation. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| CCE08 | Australia has a plan to adapt to nationally significant climate risks. | Amended with new targets to reflect the Implementation of the National Adaptation Plan. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| EN01 | Stability or improvement in the national average of habitat condition and connectivity scores. | Amended methodology to better reflect changes in habitat condition and connectivity over time. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| EN03 | Percentage of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 referral and approval decisions that meet statutory timeframes. | Targets and tolerances changed, and methodology and data sources amended for clarity. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| EN04 | Number of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 approved projects that were subject to active compliance monitoring. | Target included for 2025–26. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| EN05 | Percentage of Australia’s land and marine areas that are protected or conserved. | Amended to include a marine target in the measure, reflecting changes in the policy context that occurred during 2025. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| EN06 | The Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan (Reef 2050 Plan) is updated and guides investment in the Reef. | New measure added. | [CP p.81](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=81) |\n| WA01 | Implement national policy and programs to improve water security and management. | Amended minor change to measure to replace Commonwealth with Australian Government. | [CP p.85](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=85)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=85) |\n| WA02 | Increase in the volume of water recovered to enhance environmental outcomes in the Murray–Darling Basin to meet the 450 GL of additional environmental water target. | Amended minor changes to the methodology and data sources to improve clarity. | [CP p.85](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=85)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=85) |\n| WA04 | Increase opportunities for First Nations people water ownership and participation in decision-making. | Amended target, tolerances and additions to methodology and data to reflect the next phase of establishing the measure. | [CP p.85](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=85)(https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf#page=85) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Australia’s emissions and projected emissions are on track to meet the expected impact of the department’s activities in meeting the legislated commitments. | Target met | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| CCE03 | The Safeguard Mechanism is on track to achieve its legislated net emissions targets. | Target met | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| CCE04 | Expand the amount of renewable energy and dispatchable capacity targeted for underwriting by the Commonwealth Capacity Investment Scheme. | 88% | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| CCE06 | Accelerate establishment of Australia’s renewable hydrogen industry. | On track | Substantially achieved | AR p.81 |\n| CCE07 | Maintain Australia’s security of supply of quality liquid fuels. | 95% | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| CCE08 | Australia has a plan to adapt to nationally significant climate risks. | Plan developed | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| EN01 | Stability or improvement in the national average of habitat condition and connectivity scores. | Improved | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| EN03 | Percentage of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 referral and approval decisions that meet statutory timeframes. | 98% | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| EN04 | Number of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 approved projects that were subject to active compliance monitoring. | 120 | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| EN05 | Percentage of Australia’s land and marine areas that are protected or conserved. | 30% | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| EN06 | The Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan (Reef 2050 Plan) is updated and guides investment in the Reef. | Plan updated | Achieved | AR p.81 |\n| WA01 | Implement national policy and programs to improve water security and management. | Policies implemented | Achieved | AR p.85 |\n| WA02 | Increase in the volume of water recovered to enhance environmental outcomes in the Murray–Darling Basin to meet the 450 GL of additional environmental water target. | 400 GL | Achieved | AR p.85 |\n| WA04 | Increase opportunities for First Nations people water ownership and participation in decision-making. | Programs established | Achieved | AR p.85 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Board of Management - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:16:32.046677+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002374\n**Entity type**: Statutory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n**Website**: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/parks-heritage/national-parks/uluru-kata-tjuta-national-park/management-and-conservation/park-management\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| corporate-plans | 4 |\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 18 |\n| strategies | 10 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 15]\nCorporate Plan 2025–26\nEngaging and partnering with • create a culturally supportive environment for\nFirst Nations employees\nFirst Nations people\n• align our work with the National Agreement\nWe are conducting strong, respectful and genuine on Closing the Gap.\nengagement with First Nations people to progress\nOur First Nations Strategy is structured around\nthe Australian Government’s reform agenda\n5 key outcomes which translate the 4 Priority Reforms\nacross our portfolio.\nfrom the National Agreement on Closing the Gap into\nFirst Nations partnerships and knowledge are meaningful, practical actions.\ncritical to our efforts and our success will directly\nOur vision is that the Strategy will transform the\naffect First Nations people as the custodians of our\nway we work, both internally as an employer, and\nland and waters.\nexternally through the delivery of the government’s\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nStrategy on a Page National Hydrogen Strategy: Summary\nVision –\nA clean, innovative, safe and competitive hydrogen industry that\nbenefits Australia’s communities and economy, enables our net zero transition,\nand positions us as a global hydrogen leader\nObjectives\nSupply\nAustralia’s\nH\n2 hydrogen industry\nis globally\ncost-competitive 2050 production Hydrogen Hydrogen Future Made Hydrogen\ntarget and Production Tax Headstart in Australia Hubs\nmilestones Incentive Innovation Fund\nARENA Concessional Strengthened Infrastructure Workforce, skills\nsupport finance approval processes planning and training\nDemand and\ndecarbonisation\nH\n2\nIdentify and support\nthe most prospective\nhydrogen demand Green metals Ammonia Long haul transport Power Safeguard\nsectors (iron & alumina) (heavy road, generation & Mechanism\naviation, shipping) grid support\nCommunity benefit\nCommunities NZEA\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024-summary.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024-summary.pdf)`\n- [Page 18]\nStrategy on a Page\nVision –\nA clean, innovative, safe and competitive hydrogen industry that\nbenefits Australia’s communities and economy, enables our net zero transition,\nand positions us as a global hydrogen leader\nObjectives\nSupply\nAustralia’s\nH\n2 hydrogen industry\nis globally\ncost-competitive 2050 production Hydrogen Hydrogen Future Made in Hydrogen\ntarget and Production Tax Headstart Australia Hubs\nmilestones Incentive Innovation Fund\nARENA Concessional Strengthened Infrastructure Workforce, skills\nsupport finance approval processes planning and training\nDemand and\ndecarbonisation\nH\n2\nIdentify and support\nthe most prospective\nhydrogen demand Green metals Ammonia Long haul transport Power Safeguard\nsectors (iron & alumina) (heavy road, generation & Mechanism\naviation, shipping) grid support\nCommunity benefit\nCommunities NZEA\nare aware of and\nrealise the benefits\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nNational Electric Vehicle Strategy 2024-25\nPage 7\nThe National Electric Vehicle Strategy – At a Glance\nFigure 1: Summary of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy framework\nVision\nIncrease the uptake of EVs to reduce\nour emissions and improve the\nwellbeing of Australians\nObjectives\nSUPPLY SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND\nIncrease supply Establish the resources, Encourage\nof affordable and systems and infrastructure increase\naccessible EVs to enable rapid EV uptake in EV demand\nOutcomes\nExpand EV availability Reduce road Make it easy to charge\nand choice transport emissions an EV across Australia\nIncrease local Make EVs Reduce the cost\nmanufacturing and more affordable to Australians\nrecycling of running their vehicles\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Australia is the GO scheme to incorporate green metal production\nproviding the following funding for 4 projects: and low carbon liquid fuels.\n• $20.74 million to Edify Energy Ptd Ltd. to Australia is working to ensure the GO scheme\ndevelop, construct and operate the Edify is accepted by partners as being capable of\nGreen Hydrogen Project in partnership with demonstrating that clean energy exports meet import\nSiemens to contribute to the Australia– market requirements, including through:\nGermany supply chain in Townsville,\n• enhancing government-government bilateral and\nQueensland.\nmultilateral engagement, such as by establishing\n• $19.48 million to Vast Solar to develop mutual recognition agreements and joint studies\na methanol production plant using heat\n• taking a lead role in existing and future certification\nfrom concentrated solar thermal energy,\nmultilateral forums.\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nContents\nSecretary’s foreword 1\nStatement of preparation 2\nCorporate Plan on a page 4\nAbout us 5\nOur outcomes 6\nOur portfolio 7\nOur work 8\nOur people and locations 10\nOur values and principles 11\nOur stakeholders and partners 12\nOur operating context 15\nOur capabilities 17\nRisk management 20\nOur performance 23\nCommonwealth performance framework 23\nOur performance framework 23\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 24\nAppendix 1 ss\nEndnotes 47\nAcknowledgement\nOur department recognises the\nFirst Peoples of this nation and\nof Country their ongoing connection to culture\nand Country.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 5,6,7,8,9]\necretary’s foreword 1\nStatement of preparation 2\nCorporate Plan on a page 4\nAbout us 5\nOur outcomes 6\nOur portfolio 7\nOur work 8\nOur people and locations 10\nOur values and principles 11\nOur stakeholders and partners 12\nOur operating context 15\nOur capabilities 17\nRisk management 20\nOur performance 23\nCommonwealth performance framework 23\nOur performance framework 23\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 24\nAppendix 1 ss\nEndnotes 47\nAcknowledgement\nOur department recognises the\nFirst Peoples of this nation and\nof Country their ongoing connection to culture\nand Country.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nCorporate Plan 2023-24\nSecretary’s foreword 1\nStatement of preparation 2\nStatement of commitment 4\nAcknowledgement of Country 5\nCorporate Plan on a page 6\nAbout us 7\nOur outcomes 8\nOur portfolio 9\nOur work 10\nOur people and locations 13\nOur values and principles 14\nOur stakeholders and partners 15\nOur operating context 19\nOur capabilities 22\nRisk management 25\nOur performance 28\nCommonwealth performance framework 28\nOur performance framework 28\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 29\nAppendix 1 Summary of changes to performance measures 57\nAppendix 2 PGPA Act requirements 59\nstnetnoC\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Outcome 4\nOutcomes Climate change Environment Antarctica Water\nand energy Conserve, protect and Advance Australia’s Improve the health of\nsustainably manage our environmental, scientifi c, rivers and wetlands and\nSupport the transition of\nnatural resources including strategic and economic enhance the sustainable,\nAustralia’s economy to net zero\nthrough a nature positive interests in the Antarctic effi cient and productive\nemissions by 2050; transition\napproach; protect and region by protecting, use of Australia’s water\nenergy to support net zero while\nconserve our natural and researching and resources.\nmaintaining security, reliability\ncultural heritage; reduce administering in the\nand aff ordability; support\nand regulate the use of region, including through\nactions to promote adaptation\npollutants and hazardous international engagement.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nOur outcomes\nOutcome 1 Outcome 3\nClimate change Antarctica\nand energy\nAdvance Australia’s environmental,\nscientific, strategic and economic\nSupport the transition of\ninterests in the Antarctic region\nAustralia’s economy to net zero\nby protecting, researching and\nemissions by 2050; transition\nadministering in the region,\nenergy to support net zero while\nincluding through international\nmaintaining security, reliability\nengagement.\nand affordability; support\nactions to promote adaptation\nand strengthen resilience of\nAustralia’s economy, society\nand environment; and take a\nOutcome 4\nleadership role internationally in\nresponding to climate change.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 5]\nContents\nSecretary’s foreword 1\nStatement of preparation 2\nCorporate Plan on a page 4\nAbout us 5\nOur outcomes 6\nOur portfolio 7\nOur work 8\nOur people and locations 10\nOur values and principles 11\nOur stakeholders and partners 12\nOur operating context 15\nOur capabilities 17\nRisk management 20\nOur performance 23\nCommonwealth performance framework 23\nOur performance framework 23\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 24\nAppendix 1 ss\nEndnotes 47\nAcknowledgement\nOur department recognises the\nFirst Peoples of this nation and\nof Country their ongoing connection to culture\nand Country.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 5,6,7,8,9]\necretary’s foreword 1\nStatement of preparation 2\nCorporate Plan on a page 4\nAbout us 5\nOur outcomes 6\nOur portfolio 7\nOur work 8\nOur people and locations 10\nOur values and principles 11\nOur stakeholders and partners 12\nOur operating context 15\nOur capabilities 17\nRisk management 20\nOur performance 23\nCommonwealth performance framework 23\nOur performance framework 23\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 24\nAppendix 1 ss\nEndnotes 47\nAcknowledgement\nOur department recognises the\nFirst Peoples of this nation and\nof Country their ongoing connection to culture\nand Country.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nCorporate Plan 2023-24\nSecretary’s foreword 1\nStatement of preparation 2\nStatement of commitment 4\nAcknowledgement of Country 5\nCorporate Plan on a page 6\nAbout us 7\nOur outcomes 8\nOur portfolio 9\nOur work 10\nOur people and locations 13\nOur values and principles 14\nOur stakeholders and partners 15\nOur operating context 19\nOur capabilities 22\nRisk management 25\nOur performance 28\nCommonwealth performance framework 28\nOur performance framework 28\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 29\nAppendix 1 Summary of changes to performance measures 57\nAppendix 2 PGPA Act requirements 59\nstnetnoC\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 61]\nCorporate Plan 2023-24\nAppendix 2\nPGPA Act requirements\nPGPA Act requirement Page(s)\nIntroduction Page 2\n• Statement of preparation\n• the reporting period for which the Plan is prepared\n• the reporting periods covered by the Plan\nPurposes Page 7\nKey activities Pages 30 – 56\nOperating context Pages 15 – 27\n• Environment\n• Capability\n• Risk oversight and management\n• Cooperation\nPerformance Pages 28 – 56\n59\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nCorporate Plan 2024-25\nSecretary’s foreword 1\nStatement of preparation 2\nStatement of commitment 4\nAcknowledgement of Country 5\nOur Corporate Plan 6\nAbout us 7\nOur outcomes 8\nOur portfolio 9\nOur work 10\nOur people and locations 13\nOur values and principles 14\nOur operating context 15\nOur capabilities 18\nRisk management 22\nOur partners and stakeholders 25\nOur performance 30\nOur performance framework 30\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 31\nAppendix 1 Key partner agencies for delivery of outcomes 65\nAppendix 2 Summary of changes to performance measures 69\nAppendix 3 PGPA Act requirements 72\nstnetnoC\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 74]\nAppendix 3\nPGPA Act requirements\nPGPA Act requirement Page(s)\nIntroduction 2\n• Statement of preparation\n• the reporting period for which the Plan is prepared\n• the reporting periods covered by the Plan\nPurposes 7\nKey activities 32-64\nOperating context 15-29\n• Environment\n• Capability\n• Risk oversight and management\n• Cooperation\nPerformance 30-64\n72\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nCorporate Plan 2025–26\nSecretary’s foreword 2\nStatement of preparation 3\nStatement of commitment to First Nations people 4\nOur Corporate Plan 6\nAbout us 7\nOur outcomes 8\nOur portfolio 9\nOur work 10\nOur people and locations 15\nOur values and principles 16\nOur operating context 17\nOur capabilities 20\nRisk management 26\nOur partners and stakeholders 29\nOur performance 34\nCommonwealth Performance Framework 34\nOur performance framework 34\nOutcomes, key activities and performance measures 35\nAppendix 1 Key partner agencies for delivery of outcomes 76\nAppendix 2 Summary of changes to performance measures 81\nAppendix 3 PGPA Act requirements 84\n1\nstnetnoC\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Delivering this work requires collaboration\n2030 emissions reduction target of 43% below 2005\nand innovative reform.\nlevels, a strong 2035 emissions reduction target, and\nnet zero by 2050\nClimate change and energy\n• advance Australia’s global climate leadership by\nsecuring the bid to host COP31 in partnership\nWe are driving Australian climate action as a\nwith the Pacific, deepening Pacific and regional\nwhole-of-government priority grounded in the\npartnerships, and, if successful, using COP31 to drive\nlong-term goal of reaching net zero emissions\nclean energy trade, investment and transition\nby 2050 and building Australia’s resilience by\nunderstanding and adapting to a changing • support our international partners to achieve their\nclimate.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nCorporate Plan 2025–26\nEngaging and partnering with • create a culturally supportive environment for\nFirst Nations employees\nFirst Nations people\n• align our work with the National Agreement\nWe are conducting strong, respectful and genuine on Closing the Gap.\nengagement with First Nations people to progress\nOur First Nations Strategy is structured around\nthe Australian Government’s reform agenda\n5 key outcomes which translate the 4 Priority Reforms\nacross our portfolio.\nfrom the National Agreement on Closing the Gap into\nFirst Nations partnerships and knowledge are meaningful, practical actions.\ncritical to our efforts and our success will directly\nOur vision is that the Strategy will transform the\naffect First Nations people as the custodians of our\nway we work, both internally as an employer, and\nland and waters.\nexternally through the delivery of the government’s\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 39]\nCorporate Plan 2025–26\nRationale To ensure credibility, the case studies will be selected\nin advance using transparent criteria, include verifiable\nInternational engagement is central to achieving data, reflect a mix of delivery models, geographic\ndepartment’s purpose, particularly in the Indo-Pacific reach and strategic priorities and clearly articulate\nwhere regional partnerships play a critical role how the department’s actions influenced the outcome.\nin addressing shared environmental and climate Over time, this approach will provide meaningful\nchallenges.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets Historical net emissions\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\n137 Mt CO -e in 2023-24 130 Mt CO -e in 2024-25 123 Mt CO -e in 2025-26 118 Mt CO -e in 2026-27\n2 2 2 2\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nPublished Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows\nSafeguard net emissions are on track Safeguard net emissions are above Safeguard net emissions are not on\nto achieve the cumulative target for an indicative annual value in one track to achieve the cumulative target\n2020-21 to 2029-30 by being below the year but are still on track to achieve for 2020-21 to 2029-30.\nindicative annual value. the cumulative target for 2020-21 to\n2029-30.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative\nTargets\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\n24% 25% 26% 27%\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nThe tolerances for these years will be The tolerances for these years will be The tolerances for these years will be\nreviewed and set to reflect the target reviewed and set to reflect the target reviewed and set to reflect the target\nachieved in the previous year. achieved in the previous year. achieved in the previous year.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\n128 Mt CO -e in 2024–25 123 Mt CO -e in 2025–26 119 Mt CO -e in 2026–27 112 Mt CO -e in 2027–28\n2 2 2 2\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nPublished Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows\nSafeguard net emissions are on track Safeguard net emissions are above Safeguard net emissions are not on\nto achieve the cumulative target for an indicative annual value in one track to achieve the cumulative target\n2020–21 to 2029–30 by being below the year but are still on track to achieve for 2020–21 to 2029–30 by being above\nindicative annual value. the cumulative target for 2020–21 to the indicative annual values.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nTarget is met at a national level At a national level: Target is not met at a national level for\nfor all 3 fuel types on 95% or more any of the 3 fuel types on 95% or more\nTarget is met for all 3 fuel types on less\nobligation days. obligation days.\nthan 95% of obligation days.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\nLand: 25% Land: 26% Land: 27% Land: 28%\nMarine: 52% Marine: Maintain or improve Marine: Maintain or improve Marine: Maintain or improve\nupon the 2023–24 baseline upon the 2023–24 baseline upon the 2023–24 baseline\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nLand: Australia’s protected and Land: Australia’s protected and Land: Australia’s protected and\nconserved areas ≥ target. conserved areas < target but > target for conserved areas < target for previous\nprevious financial year. financial year.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nAnnual emissions inventory results Annual emissions inventory result is Annual emissions inventory result is\nconfirm emissions reduction at least less than (i.e. falls short of) the target less than (i.e. falls short of) the target\nequal to the target reduction. reduction. reduction.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Efficiency (proxy); Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\n99% 99% 99% 99%\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\n> or = 99.0% of applications are Not applicable. <99.0% of applications are processed\nprocessed within 14 days from the time within 14 days from the time of\nof application. application.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nAchieved = 100% 50-84% <50%\nMostly achieved = 85 – 99%\nRationale This report is generated to:\n• determine a count of referral and approval\nThe department is responsible for determining\ndecisions made in the reporting period\nwhether referred projects require assessment\nand approval under the Environment Protection • determine a count of referral and approval\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), decisions made within the statutory timeframe\nand whether any conditions should be attached (number of days), depending on decision type\nto approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\n• calculate the percentage of referral and approval\nmatters of national environmental significance could\ndecisions made within the statutory timeframe.\nbe avoided, offset or mitigated.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nData collected in 2023-24 will be Data collected in 2023-24 will be Data collected in 2023-24 will be\nanalysed to determine a baseline. analysed to determine a baseline. analysed to determine a baseline.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nImplementation of national water Implementation of national water Implementation of national water\npolicies and programs results in policies and programs results in equal policies and programs results in\nequal or improved performance on or improved performance on all but one declining performance on more than\nall SDG 64 targets reported within SDG 6 target reported within the year. one SDG 6 target reported within\nthe year. the year.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nWhen target is fully achieved, including When target is mostly (above 90%) When target is not achieved (below\nif water recovery is contracted but achieved, and all reasonable steps 90%), and all reasonable steps have not\nconveyance processes have not yet been have been taken to meet the target. been taken to meet the target: from 7\ncompleted.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nAchieved = 100% 50 – <85% <50%\nMostly achieved = 85 – 99%\nRationale March 2025–26 PBS\nProgram 2.1: Conserve, protect and sustainably\nThe department is responsible for determining\nmanage Australia’s natural environment through\nwhether referred projects require assessment\na nature positive approach, page 53\nand approval under the Environment Protection\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act),\nand whether any conditions should be attached Outputs\nto approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\n• Quarterly assessment performance report\nmatters of national environmental significance are\navoided, offset or mitigated.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\n100% = 150 EPBC approvals are ≥ 80% = 120 EBPC approvals are < 80% = less than 120 EBPC\nsubject to compliance monitoring subject to compliance monitoring approvals are subject to compliance\nvia assessment of Annual via assessment of Annual monitoring via assessment of\nCompliance Reports, compliance Compliance Reports, compliance Annual Compliance Reports,\naudits and independent audits. audits and independent audits. compliance audits and independent\naudits.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\n2025–26: The Reef 2050 Plan is 2025–26: A draft Reef 2050 Plan is 2025–26: The Reef 2050 Plan is not\nreviewed based on the latest science published but consultation is incomplete reviewed based on the latest science\nand information, including the 2024 or insufficiently documented, or the and information, including the\nOutlook Report and other peer- scientific basis for updates is unclear.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $2.1 million, 2.1 million | We also continue\nto update our systems, processes and procedures to Our targets for 2024-25 focus on reduced outsourcing\nensure they support a positive culture. of Accounting and Finance, Administration,\nCommunications and Marketing, Compliance and\nWe leverage insights gained from staff surveys,\nRegulation, Data and Research, ICT and Digital\nincluding the APS Employee Census, exit surveys and\nSolutions, Portfolio, Program and Project Management\nt | `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $2.1 million, 2.1 million | [pages 21,22,23]\nn,\nCommunications and Marketing, Compliance and\nWe leverage insights gained from staff surveys,\nRegulation, Data and Research, ICT and Digital\nincluding the APS Employee Census, exit surveys and\nSolutions, Portfolio, Program and Project Management\ntargeted pulse surveys, to support the maturity of our\nand Science and Health work with an expected\nPeople Strategy and initiatives at the departmental\nreduction of $2.1 million in 2024 | `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $566.1 million, 566.1 million | Through the 2024-25 Budget, the\nneeds of these demand sectors, including in a hub or government has committed an initial $566.1 million\nprecinct context. over 10 years (and further funding to 2058-59) for the\nnew Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity initiative, which\nACTION 6 will enable Geoscience Australia to deliver national\nmapping of resource potential for critical minerals,\nThe Australian Government will work\nstrategic materials, naturally occ | `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)` |\n| $5.1 billion, 5.1 billion | [Page 48]\nHydrogen costs delivered to international markets Through the 2024-25 Federal Budget, the Australian\nwill also reflect mid-stream processes, such as Government has provided $5.1 billion to boost\ntransmission, compression and shipping. | `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)` |\n| $2 billion, 2 billion | [Page 49]\nNational Hydrogen Strategy\nBox 3: Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive and Hydrogen Headstart\nHydrogen Production Tax Incentive The Australian Government announced an initial\n$2 billion for the Hydrogen Headstart program\nThe Australian Government has committed to a in the 2023-24 Budget. | `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)` |\n| $78,000, , $209 million, $3,000 , $68,750 , $105 million, 209 million | Key actions that arise from increasing the number of EVs on NSW roads.\ninclude: • Adopting a fair and sustainable revenue model to build and\n• Rebates and incentives to make operate the road network into the future.\nit easier for fleets and individuals\nKey actions\nto buy and drive EVs.\n• Stamp duty has been removed for EVs under $78,000, to be\n• Investing $209 million to build\nextended to all EVs and plug-in hybrids from the earlier of 1\na compre | `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $1.7 billion, 1.7 billion | The government\nis already directly investing $1.7 billion in energy\nperformance measures through the Energy Savings ‘... that all Australians can enjoy the\nPackage announced in the 2023–24 Budget. | `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $633 million, 633 million | Vehicle Strategy 2022–2023 is $633 million Electric Vehicle\nThe strategy aligns with the NT energy accelerating Queensland towards Strategy in June 2021 to support\ntarget of 50% renewable by 2030 and a cleaner, greener transport future and accelerate the uptake of light\nClimate Change Response Plan Net while making sure the state’s energy electric vehicles. | `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $3,000, , $19 million, $20 million, 19 million, 20 million | Climate Action Plan 2017–2021\n50% reduction in greenhouse gas included a range of measures\nemission by 2030 and net zero This includes a target for 50% of light to support the transition to\nemissions by 2050. vehicles to be ZEV by 2030, Australia’s electric vehicles, by focusing on\nfirst ZEV subsidy of $3,000, $19 million addressing the barriers to electric\nThe SA Government is providing for EV charging, and a target for all vehicle uptake.\na gra | `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $46 million, $19 million, $20 million, $10 million, 46 million, 19 million | It delivers:\nstations to be installed across\nregional Victoria by 2024. • $46 million for Australia’s first ZEV purchase subsidy scheme,\nproviding individual subsidies at the point of purchase of more\n• 400 vehicles in VicFleet to be\nthan 20,000 ZEVs;\nreplaced with ZEVs by 2023.\n• $19 million to accelerate the roll-out of electric vehicle (EV)\nSince the launch of this initial\ncharging infrastructure across regional Victoria by 2024 and\npackage of | `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $36.5 million, $70,000, , $60 million, $15 million, 36.5 million, 60 million | The WA Government has allocated $36.5 million to provide rebates\nIn May 2022 the WA on the purchase of up to 10,000 EVs, up to a value of $70,000, sold\nGovernment announced an in Western Australia from 10 May 2022.\nadditional $60 million Clean Car\nThe WA Government is providing incentives to help local councils\nFund including:\nand businesses to invest in charging infrastructure\n• rebates on the purchase\nof electric and hydrogen $15 million will b | `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $15 million, 15 million, 25 per cent | [pages 53,54]\nng:\nand businesses to invest in charging infrastructure\n• rebates on the purchase\nof electric and hydrogen $15 million will be provided to support local governments, not-\nvehicles for-profits and small and medium-sized businesses with grants to\ninstall charging infrastructure.\n• Grants for local governments,\nnot for profits and small to The WA Government has a minimum 25 per cent electric vehicle\nmedium businesses to install target | `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $25bn | EVC (Electric Vehicle Council) (n.d.) Myth busting, EVC\nAustrade (Australian Trade and Investment Commission) website, accessed 25 January 2023.\n(31 October 2022) Australian Budget commits A$25bn to\n—(2022a) Insights into electric vehicle ownership:\nclean energy and renewables projects [investor updates],\na survey of Tesla Owners Club Australia members in\nAustrade website, accessed 25 January 2023.\npartnership with the Electric Vehicle Council, E | `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $18 billion, 18 billion | A 2022 study by the Australian\nRenewable Energy Agency (ARENA) estimated that\nflexible demand – including both large-scale demand\nin cost savings\nand controllable electric vehicle charging and batteries\nby 2040 – would generate up to $18 billion in cost savings\nfor consumers through lower capital and wholesale\nprices in the NEM by 2040.6\nElectrification or fuel switching\nThe IEA’s Net Zero Roadmap\n20%\nidentifies around 20% of global\nemissions red | `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $310 million, 310 million | This includes:\nThis assistance will help councils cut emissions and\nreduce energy bills. • $310 million in tax relief through the Small Business\nEnergy Incentive, announced in the 2023–24 Budget. | `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf)` |\n| $10 million, 10 million | This initiative has\nVictorian Government will drive\nbeen boosted by a co-funding commitment of up to $10 million from the\nthe development and establish\nAustralian Government outlined in the 2024-25 Federal Budget.\nthe renewable hydrogen\neconomy in the state through\na principles-based approach. | `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)` |\n| $4 billion, 4 billion | The HPTI will provide 2024-25 Budget, bringing total funding available to\ntime-limited, demand-driven production support $4 billion. | `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)` |\n| $225 billion, 225 billion, 0.2 million, 1.2 million | A transition to\nto: clean energy sources must extend to transitioning\n– shape global hydrogen market rules our energy exports as not all countries have the same\nability to produce hydrogen from renewable resources\n– ensure access to and advancement of key\nfor their future energy needs.\ntechnologies\n– secure early-mover advantage in meeting A significant pipeline of Australian hydrogen projects\nemerging international demand. are now under developm | `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- VIC\nCompleted\none of the world’s\nlongest charging\nTAS\nnetworks with 110\ncharging stations\nReached\nacross 7,000 km.\na record high\nfor monthly zero\nemission vehicle sales\nat 12.1 per cent of\nDelivered market share in\na state-wide EV June 2025.\ncharging network\ncomprising 540 charging\nplugs across 142 sites in\nReached a\nDecember 2024,\nmilestone of over\nco-invested with the Royal\n5,000 registered\nAutomotive Association\nEVs in May 2025.\nof South Australia.\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 28]\nNational Electric Vehicle Strategy 2024-25\nPage 22\n2024-25 Highlights\nACT\nMilestone achievements for EV uptake\n• The ACT Government has transitioned 42 per cent of its passenger fleet to EVs with 584 chargers\ninstalled at government sites.\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative\nTarget\n2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26\nBridging the Gap surface Bridging the Gap surface Work plan delivered – Work plan delivered –\nwater recovery: +46.0 GL water recovery complete. target not applicable. target not applicable.\nrecovered\nBridging the Gap\nBridging the Gap groundwater recovery\ngroundwater recovery: complete.\n+3.2 GL recovered\n450 GL of additional\nProgress towards the water to enhance the\nrecovery of 450 GL environmental outcomes\nof additional water. achieved by the Basin Plan\nrecovered by 30 June 2024.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 26]\nJurisdiction 2023-24 highlights\nACT Highest rate of EV ownership per capita in Australia\n• In November 2023 one in four new cars registered were EVs; over the course of 2023,\n17 per cent of all new cars registered in the ACT were EVs.\n• The number of EVs in the ACT has more than doubled since January 2023, demonstrating significant\nprogress towards achieving its target of 80–90 per cent of new car sales being zero emissions vehicles\nby 2030.\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf)`\n- NT\nMilestone Achievements for EV uptake\n• There has been a 46 per cent increase in passenger and commercial EVs registered in the Northern\nTerritory between June 2024 and March 2025.\n• The NT Government fleet has reached 64 per cent of its target of 200 EVs in its fleet by 2030.\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 45]\nNational Hydrogen Strategy\n5-yearly production milestones The Australian Government is delivering a combination\nof initiatives that provide a solid basis for industry,\nTo complement the long-term production target, a investors, communities and workers to achieve\nseries of 5-yearly milestones will provide for short- our first hydrogen production milestone for 2030.\nterm progress monitoring, reporting and ongoing The government will also continue to work with\npolicy development (Figure 4).\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nExisting Australian Government initiatives\nObjectives Existing initiatives\nIncrease supply • Net Zero Australian Public Service by\nof affordable and 2030, including 75% low emissions\nvehicles for Commonwealth fleet new\naccessible EVs\npassenger vehicle purchases and leases\nby 2025\n• The Australian Made Battery Plan,\nNational Reconstruction Fund, and\nCritical Minerals Strategy\nEstablish the • National network of 117 EV chargers\non major highways at an average\nresources, systems\ninterval of 150 km, delivered\nand infrastructure\nin partnership with NRMA\nto enable rapid EV\n• $500 million Driving the Nation Fund\nuptake\n• New Energy Apprenticeships and New\nEnergy Skills Program\nEncourage increase • Electric Car Discount amendments\nto fringe benefit tax and import\nin EV demand\nduty\n• $20.5 million CEFC green car loans\nWe will review the Strategy regularly to measure\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)`\n- The ZEV Strategy aims to Principles\nreduce emissions across all\n• Encouraging cleaner, greener transport modes\nmodes and sectors.\n• Building ZEV manufacturing and supply chain capability\nActions\n• Facilitating support ZEV infrastructure\nQueensland's Zero Emission • Driving towards renewables and smart charging\nVehicle Strategy Action Plan\n• Partnerships, innovation, and advocacy\n(2022-2024) supports the\nZEV Strategy which sets out Key achievements\ninitiatives that will progress\nKey actions from the ZEV Strategy include:\nover two years to increase zero\nemissions vehicle uptake. • continued reduced annual registration and vehicle registration\nduty costs for EVs\nThis includes actions that\nenable the development of • a $45 million program for rebates for eligible new battery electric\nvehicles purchased on or after 16 March 2022\nalternative fuels and new and\nemerging clean technologies.\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nForeword 4\nSummary 5\n1.1 Progress against outcomes: at a glance 6\nProgress against outcomes 10\nOutcome 1 – Expand EV availability and choice 10\nOutcome 2 – Reduce road transport emissions 12\nOutcome 3 – Make it easy to charge an EV across Australia 13\nOutcome 4 – Increase local manufacturing and recycling 17\nOutcome 5 – Make EVs more affordable 18\nOutcome 6 – Reduce the cost to Australians of running their vehicles 21\nKey Achievements 22\nImplementation Group progress 22\nRecent achievements from governments 23\nDelivering on key initiatives 26\nThe Year Ahead 27\nNew Vehicle Efficiency Standard 27\nTransport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan 27\nConsumer Energy Resources Working Group 27\nInquiry into the transition to electric vehicles 28\nReferences 29\nii National Electric Vehicle Strategy\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nProgress against outcomes\nOutcome 1 – Expand EV availability and choice\nHow we track this: • There was growth in availability of EVs\nin almost every price category during 2023.\n• Number of EV models or variants available\n• There were around eight new models under\n• EV sales as a percentage of total sales.\n$60,000 introduced to Australia in 2023, of\nHighlights: which three were under $40,000 by the end\nof the year.\n• As of 2023, there were 148 EV variants\navailable for sale in Australia, a 56 per cent • Passage of legislation for the New Vehicle\nincrease in variants from 2022.\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Tools and guidance to enable In progress – Guidance for policy makers and stakeholders is expected to be delivered\nEV uptake for residents On track. by mid-2024.\nof existing multi-residential\nDue mid-2024.\nbuildings\nProof of concept national In progress – The proof-of-concept national mapping tool is expected to be completed\nmapping tool to help optimise On track by late-2024.\n Source: `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Taken\nWith hydrogen hubs providing an anchoring focus for\ntogether, these modelling scenarios provide\nbroader precinct-based decarbonisation opportunities,\na range of insights regarding the potential\nthe next iteration would benefit from being brought\nevolution of hydrogen related infrastructure\nforward and completed over 2025 and 2026.\nin Australia:\nConsideration will be given to the need for additional • Hydrogen production is expected to\nanalysis to inform the NHIA, which could include:\npredominantly follow the electrolysis\n• hydrogen storage needs for different purposes, pathway using renewable electricity,\ntimeframes and locations although steam methane reforming, with\nCCS, may play a role during the initial phase\n• hydrogen pipeline corridors, easements and route\nof industry growth.\nalignment\n• Hydrogen is initially expected to be produced\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets Historical net emissions\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\n137 Mt CO -e in 2023-24 130 Mt CO -e in 2024-25 123 Mt CO -e in 2025-26 118 Mt CO -e in 2026-27\n2 2 2 2\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nPublished Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows\nSafeguard net emissions are on track Safeguard net emissions are above Safeguard net emissions are not on\nto achieve the cumulative target for an indicative annual value in one track to achieve the cumulative target\n2020-21 to 2029-30 by being below the year but are still on track to achieve for 2020-21 to 2029-30.\nindicative annual value. the cumulative target for 2020-21 to\n2029-30.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Efficiency (proxy); Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\n99% 99% 99% 99%\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\n> or = 99.0% of applications are Not applicable. <99.0% of applications are processed\nprocessed within 14 days from the time within 14 days from the time of\nof application. application.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nAchieved = 100% 50-84% <50%\nMostly achieved = 85 – 99%\nRationale This report is generated to:\n• determine a count of referral and approval\nThe department is responsible for determining\ndecisions made in the reporting period\nwhether referred projects require assessment\nand approval under the Environment Protection • determine a count of referral and approval\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), decisions made within the statutory timeframe\nand whether any conditions should be attached (number of days), depending on decision type\nto approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\n• calculate the percentage of referral and approval\nmatters of national environmental significance could\ndecisions made within the statutory timeframe.\nbe avoided, offset or mitigated.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nData collected in 2023-24 will be Data collected in 2023-24 will be Data collected in 2023-24 will be\nanalysed to determine a baseline. analysed to determine a baseline. analysed to determine a baseline.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative\nTargets\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\n24% 25% 26% 27%\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nThe tolerances for these years will be The tolerances for these years will be The tolerances for these years will be\nreviewed and set to reflect the target reviewed and set to reflect the target reviewed and set to reflect the target\nachieved in the previous year. achieved in the previous year. achieved in the previous year.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nThree case studies are delivered in One or 2 case studies are delivered No case studies are completed to the\n2025–26 as planned, with clearly to the required standard, and required standard, or are omitted\ndefined scope, verifiable data sources, the remaining are either under from reporting due to insufficient\nand a demonstrated link between the development, have limited verifiable data, delivery issues, or a lack\ndepartment’s actions and international data, or are delayed but expected to be of demonstrated departmental\nengagement outcomes.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\n128 Mt CO -e in 2024–25 123 Mt CO -e in 2025–26 119 Mt CO -e in 2026–27 112 Mt CO -e in 2027–28\n2 2 2 2\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nPublished Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows Published Safeguard data shows\nSafeguard net emissions are on track Safeguard net emissions are above Safeguard net emissions are not on\nto achieve the cumulative target for an indicative annual value in one track to achieve the cumulative target\n2020–21 to 2029–30 by being below the year but are still on track to achieve for 2020–21 to 2029–30 by being above\nindicative annual value. the cumulative target for 2020–21 to the indicative annual values.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nTarget is met at a national level At a national level: Target is not met at a national level for\nfor all 3 fuel types on 95% or more any of the 3 fuel types on 95% or more\nTarget is met for all 3 fuel types on less\nobligation days. obligation days.\nthan 95% of obligation days.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nAchieved = 100% 50 – <85% <50%\nMostly achieved = 85 – 99%\nRationale March 2025–26 PBS\nProgram 2.1: Conserve, protect and sustainably\nThe department is responsible for determining\nmanage Australia’s natural environment through\nwhether referred projects require assessment\na nature positive approach, page 53\nand approval under the Environment Protection\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act),\nand whether any conditions should be attached Outputs\nto approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\n• Quarterly assessment performance report\nmatters of national environmental significance are\navoided, offset or mitigated.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\n100% = 150 EPBC approvals are ≥ 80% = 120 EBPC approvals are < 80% = less than 120 EBPC\nsubject to compliance monitoring subject to compliance monitoring approvals are subject to compliance\nvia assessment of Annual via assessment of Annual monitoring via assessment of\nCompliance Reports, compliance Compliance Reports, compliance Annual Compliance Reports,\naudits and independent audits. audits and independent audits. compliance audits and independent\naudits.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Effectiveness; Quantitative\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\nLand: 25% Land: 26% Land: 27% Land: 28%\nMarine: 52% Marine: Maintain or improve Marine: Maintain or improve Marine: Maintain or improve\nupon the 2023–24 baseline upon the 2023–24 baseline upon the 2023–24 baseline\nTolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\nLand: Australia’s protected and Land: Australia’s protected and Land: Australia’s protected and\nconserved areas ≥ target. conserved areas < target but > target for conserved areas < target for previous\nprevious financial year. financial year.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\n2025–26: The Reef 2050 Plan is 2025–26: A draft Reef 2050 Plan is 2025–26: The Reef 2050 Plan is not\nreviewed based on the latest science published but consultation is incomplete reviewed based on the latest science\nand information, including the 2024 or insufficiently documented, or the and information, including the\nOutlook Report and other peer- scientific basis for updates is unclear.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- An issues paper (2023–24) and plan\nThe impacts of climate change are already (2024–25) will be published on our website.\nbeing experienced in Australia and all Australian\ngovernments will need to plan for and adapt to Quantitative performance measures will be set for\nmultiple future risks from the impacts of climate 2025–26 and 2026–-27, drawing on the results of the\nchange.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n- We are responsible for delivering the\nNational Climate Risk Assessment and a National • National Climate Risk methodology\nAdaptation Plan. • First pass National Climate Risk Assessment due late\n2023/early 2024\nMethodology and data sources • Issues Paper due in 2023–24\nA comprehensive methodology has been identified for\nundertaking the National Climate Risk Assessment.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 18]\nInclusion Strategy and Action Plan\nSuccess looks like\nAcross the life of the strategy a 3% increase in: And a 3% reduction in:\n2024 2024\nMy supervisor actively ensures 84% During the last 12 months have 10%\nthat everyone can be included in you been subject to harassment\nworkplace activities or bullying in your current\nworkplace\nI feel I have the same 71%\nopportunities of anyone else of Relationships at work 10%\nmy abilities or experience are strained\nI believe the department’s 31%\ncorporate systems sufficiently\nNote: the success measures of the\nenables me to do my job well\nInclusion Strategy are tied to the annual\nI am satisfied with the policies/ 64% APS Census results for the department.\npractices in place to help me\nmanage my health and wellbeing\nCommitment to APS Values\nPeople Strategy focus areas\nand DRIVE behaviours\nOur People Strategy: Grow Talent, Care for\n Source: `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pdf)`\n- Charter of Leadership Behaviours (DRIVE),\nwhich sets out the behaviours expected\nOur staff adhere to the Australian\nof all APS leaders, so that they:\nPublic Service (APS) values, so that,\n• are dynamic\nin all their work, they are:\n• are respectful\n• impartial\n• have integrity\n• committed to service\n• value others\n• accountable\n• empower people.\n• respectful\n• ethical.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Charter of Leadership Behaviours,\nwhich sets out the behaviours expected\nOur staff adhere to Australian Public\nof all APS leaders, so that they:\nService (APS) values to ensure they are:\n• are Dynamic\n• impartial\n• are Respectful\n• committed to service\n• have Integrity\n• accountable\n• Value others\n• respectful\n• Empower people.\n• acting as stewards\nThese DRIVE behaviours are critical for\n• ethical.\nbuilding an inclusive culture in which staff\ncan bring their best selves to work.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- We are developing\nrelated topics such as responding to disclosures of\na range of strategies focused on building the\nsexual harassment, bystander training, bullying and\ncapabilities of our staff to deliver on our vision\nharassment, and the reporting mechanism\nand purposes for all Australians.\n• improving the resources available on reporting\nprocesses and support options for staff who have\nPeople and culture\nexperienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviour\nin the workplace\nAustralian Public Service Reform\n• promoting transparency regarding integrity\nissues, and outcomes to raise awareness of the\nThe department is making considerable progress to\nconsequences of conduct not aligned to APS Values\nalign with the Australian Public Service (APS) Reform\nand Code of Conduct.\nagenda.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Charter of Leadership Behaviours,\nwhich sets out the behaviours expected\nOur staff adhere to Australian Public Service\nof all APS leaders, so that they:\n(APS) values to ensure they are:\n• are Dynamic\n• impartial\n• are Respectful\n• committed to service\n• have Integrity\n• accountable\n• Value others\n• respectful\n• Empower people.\n• acting as stewards\nThese DRIVE behaviours are critical for\n• ethical.\nbuilding an inclusive culture in which staff\ncan bring their best selves to work.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- Rate of Redundancy Payment\n8.43 For the purpose of calculating any payment under clauses 8.37 to 8.42, Salary will exclude allowances\nthat are reimbursements for expenses incurred or living allowances such as the Remote Locality\nAllowance, but will include:\na. the Employee’s Salary at their substantive classification level; or\nb. for the purposes of long service leave in lieu, annual leave and severance, the Salary of a\nhigher work value level at which the Employee has been working for a continuous period of\nat least 12 months immediately preceding the date on which the Employee is given notice\nof the termination of employment;\nc. shift penalties, where the Employee has undertaken shiftwork and is entitled to shift\npenalties for 50% or more of the pay periods in the 12 months preceding being given notice\nof termination of employment.\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pdf)`\n- The department priorities are:\nunderstanding of processes to support staff to meet\n• building genuine First Nations collaboration and their integrity obligations, including how to report\npartnerships as well as being a model employer concerns or obtain advice on expected behaviours\nand identifying inappropriate behaviour\n• workplace flexibility through adopting national\nrecruitment practices and accommodating staff • implementation of a web-based referral form\nwho wish to work flexibly that staff can access direct from their personal\ndevices via a QR code to report incidences of\n• delivery based upon transparency, evidence and\ninappropriate behaviour\nan adaptive workforce\n• quick reference materials for all managers on\n• APS capability that harnesses technology including\nresponding to disclosures of serious incidents in the\nthe use of AI and data in a secure and ethical way\nworkplace\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)`\n- The ACT’s legislated 100%\nrenewable electricity by 2020 Research and development capital\ntarget will attract over $2 billion The ACT Government fosters R&D opportunities and collaboration between\ninvestment in large-scale Canberra’s world class education and research institutions.\nrenewables over the 20-year life of\nThe Australian National University has a broad portfolio of hydrogen\nexisting contracts and has\nresearch spanning across the hydrogen value chain, including technological\ndemonstrated the ACT’s national\nexpertise in hydrogen production, transportation and storage, as well as\nand international leadership as a\nsocial license issues, governance, and economics to address prerequisites\nrenewable energy and climate\nand underpinnings of an Australian hydrogen economy.\naction capital.\n Source: `strategies/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2022-23.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2023-24.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2024-25.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf\n- `strategies/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy-factsheet.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-energy-performance-strategy-factsheet.pdf\n- `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-energy-performance-strategy.pdf\n- `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2023-24.pdf\n- `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pdf\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024-summary.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024-summary.pdf\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pdf\n- `strategies/people-strategy-and-action-plan-2024-26.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/people-strategy-and-action-plan-2024-26.pdf\n- `strategies/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf` - strategies - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-electric-vehicle-strategy-annual-update-2024-25.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/jobs/apply\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/parks-heritage/national-parks/uluru-kata-tjuta-national-park/management-and-conservation/park-management\n- `pages/inquiries-index.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/contactus\n- `pages/ministers.html` - pages - https://minister.dcceew.gov.au\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/news\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/what-we-do\n- `pages/priorities-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/commitment/environment-compliance/priorities-2025-27\n- `pages/priorities-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/jobs/inclusion-strategy\n- `pages/priorities-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/reporting/corporate-plan\n- `pages/priorities-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/reporting/information-publication-scheme/agency-plan\n- `pages/priorities-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/about/reporting/people-strategy-action-plan\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/publications\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/strategies-and-frameworks\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/publications\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/strategies-and-frameworks/national-energy-performance-strategy\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/emissions-reduction/net-zero/electricity-and-energy-sector-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/transport/national-electric-vehicle-strategy\n- `pages/strategies-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/publications/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/2025-27-environment-compliance-enforcement-priorities.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-27-environment-compliance-enforcement-priorities.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Board of Management - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:08:05.195923+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002374\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 34\n- Unique legislation references found: 63\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 55 |\n| Code | 1 |\n| Determination | 1 |\n| Regulation | 3 |\n| Rules | 3 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__07.html`\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- an - DCCEEW\n\nSkip to main content\nSkip to page navigation\nCorporate plan\nLast updated:\n09 September 2025\nThe Corporate Plan sets out our vision, purposes, outcomes and key activities.\nThe Corporate Plan is prepared in accordance with paragraph 35(1)(b) of the\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n.\nLatest Corporate Plan\nCorporate Plan 2025–26 (PDF 7.3 MB)\nPrevious corporate plans\nCorporate Plan 2024–25 (PDF 8.8 MB)\nCorporate Plan 2024–25 (DOCX 3.1 MB)\nCorporate Plan 2023–24 (PDF 4.5 MB)\nCorporate Plan 2023–24 (DOCX 4 MB)\nCorporate Plan 2022–23 (PDF 21\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__07.html`\n- preparation\nAs the accountable authority of the Department of Climate Change,\nEnergy, the Environment and Water, I present the Corporate Plan\n2022–23. This plan covers the reporting periods from 2022–23\nto 2025–26, as required under paragraph 35(1)(b) of the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and in\naccordance with section 16E of the Public Governance, Performance\nand Accountability Rule 2014.\nDavid Fredericks PSM\nSecretary\nDepartment of Climate Change, Energy,\nthe Environment and Water\n2 Corporate Plan 2022–23 ׀ DCCEEW\n\n[page 5]\nContents\nSecretar\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- management\nAs we deliver on our purposes to enhance Australia’s climate change policy, energy, environment and water\nresources, we face a diverse range of risks.\nOur Enterprise Risk Management Framework sets out our risk management approach, in line with the\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and Commonwealth Risk Management Policy.\nIt outlines the guiding principles, expectations, accountabilities and responsibilities that support our staff\nto embed risk management into their everyday work. It includes detailed risk appetite and tolerance\nstateme\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- veloping standardised\nclimate risk disclosure practices, aligned with international best practice.\n22 Corporate Plan 2022–23 ׀ DCCEEW\n\n[page 25]\nOur performance\nCommonwealth performance framework\nThe Commonwealth Performance Framework is established under the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Act 2013. The framework guides Commonwealth entities and companies responsible for planning,\nmeasuring and reporting on performance, including through portfolio budget statements (PBS), corporate plans and\nannual reports.\nOur performance framework\nWe are committed to\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- preparation\nAs the accountable authority of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water,\nI present the Corporate Plan 2023–24. This plan covers the reporting periods from 2023–24 to 2026–27, as\nrequired under paragraph 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and in\naccordance with section 16E of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014.\nDavid Fredericks PSM\nSecretary, Department of Climate Change, Energy,\nthe Environment and Water\n2\n\n[page 5]\nCorporate Plan 2023-24\nSecretary’s foreword 1\nSt\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Nations\ncommunities\n• facilitating legislative reform through co-design\nwith the Indigenous Advisory Committee, • establishing a First Nations Clean Energy and\nestablished under the Environmental Protection and Emissions Reduction Advisory Committee to assist\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999, to establish a in the development of clean energy and provide\nNational Environmental Standard for First Nations guidance on emissions reductions measures.\nengagement and participation in decision making\n• working in partnership with the First Nations\nHeritag\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- nt is responsible for determining Data is sourced from a departmental database. A\nwhether referred projects require assessment report is generated to determine:\nand approval under the Environment Protection\n• a count of key decisions made in the reporting\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act),\nperiod\nand whether any conditions should be attached\n• a count of key decisions made within the statutory\nto approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\ntimeframe (number of days), depending on decision\nmatters of national environmental signif\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- d Measure and target amended to better\nEnvironmental Indicators. demonstrate our role in the coordination of national\nenvironmental-economic accounting.\nEN04: Percentage of Environment Protection and Amended Target amended to include tolerances for reporting.\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999 referral, assessment\nand approval decisions that meet statutory timeframes.\nEN05: Number of Environment Protection and Biodiversity New New performance measure to better demonstrate\nConservation Act 1999 approved projects that were our role in monitoring comp\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- t service we can to all\nNature Positive Plan: better for the environment,\nAustralians wherever they live.\nbetter for business, including continuing to progress\nimportant reforms to the Environment Protection and This 2024–25 Corporate Plan is the department’s\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Delivering on this roadmap for how we will deliver the government’s\nplan will reinforce that strong, positive environmental priorities and uphold our reputation as a trusted,\nand climate outcomes can drive strong, positive collaborative and influential depar\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- e a count of referral and approval\nThe department is responsible for determining\ndecisions made in the reporting period\nwhether referred projects require assessment\nand approval under the Environment Protection • determine a count of referral and approval\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), decisions made within the statutory timeframe\nand whether any conditions should be attached (number of days), depending on decision type\nto approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\n• calculate the percentage of referral and approval\nmatters\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__05.html`\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2025-27-environment-compliance-enforcement-priorities.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- approach and tools outlined in our\nCompliance Policy\nincluding:\nengagement and education\nmonitoring and audits\nintelligence assessments and operations\ncivil and criminal investigations.\n2025-27 priorities\nUnreferred land clearing requiring approval under the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n(EPBC Act). We will focus on agricultural clearing that has a significant impact on matters of national environmental significance.\nBreaches of EPBC Act approval conditions. We will focus on impacts to threatened species, ecological communities, and heritage\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__05.html`\n- or the national ocean accounts.\nOcean Discovery and Restoration Program.\nDCCEEW ׀ Corporate Plan 2022–23 35\n\n[page 38]\nKey activity 2.5: Environmental regulation\nThis key activity focuses on the department’s ongoing legislative and regulatory role through the Environment\nProtection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The department, through the EPBC Act, protects and\nmanages nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places defined\nin the Act as matters of national environmental significance.\nThe department plays\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- rch 2025–26 PBS\nProgram 2.1: Conserve, protect and sustainably\nThe department is responsible for determining\nmanage Australia’s natural environment through\nwhether referred projects require assessment\na nature positive approach, page 53\nand approval under the Environment Protection\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act),\nand whether any conditions should be attached Outputs\nto approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\n• Quarterly assessment performance report\nmatters of national environmental significance are\navoided, offset or mitigated.\nAlignment with Prin\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- rities do not provide an exhaustive list of all our regulatory activities. Issues regularly arise\nthat need immediate attention, and responsive regulatory activities will also be necessary.\nLand Clearing\n• Unreferred land clearing requiring approval under the Environment Protection and\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), with a focus on agricultural clearing that has\na significant impact on matters of national environmental significance.\nEPBC Approved Projects\n• Breaches of EPBC Act approval conditions, with a focus on impacts to threatened species,\necological com\n Source: `other-pdfs/2025-27-environment-compliance-enforcement-priorities.pages.jsonl`\n- e when engaging\nNational Environmental Standard for First Nations\nEngagement and Participation in Decision-Making. with First Nations communities including\nThe standard is part of several reforms to Australia’s benefit sharing.\nnational environmental law, the Environment Protection\nand Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and aims to\nimprove the ways in which First Nations communities\nare included in environmental planning.\n76\n\n[page 79]\nNational Hydrogen Strategy\n4.2 Voluntary hydrogen industry ACTION 21\ncode of conduct\nThe Australian Government will encourage\nthe hydrogen i\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Long+Service+Leave+%28Commonwealth+Employees%29+Act+1976\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- paid in lieu of payment for public holidays not worked, notice of termination of\nemployment, redundancy benefits and all paid leave entitlements, other than leave required by\nlegislation including long service leave in accordance with the Long Service Leave (Commonwealth\nEmployees) Act 1976 and leave for Family and Domestic Violence Support.\n5.6 A Casual Employee shall be engaged for a minimum of 3 hours per engagement or shall be paid for a\nminimum of 3 hours at the appropriate casual rate.\nSupported wage system\n5.7 An Employee can get a percen\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- 12\nmonths and Cadets) are eligible to apply for purchased leave. Further information is contained in the\nDepartment’s Leave Policy.\n52\n\n[page 59]\nLONG SERVICE LEAVE\n7.25 An Employee is eligible for long service leave in accordance with the Long Service Leave\n(Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976.\n7.26 The minimum period during which long service leave can be taken is seven calendar days (whether\ntaken at full or half pay). Long service leave cannot be broken with other periods of leave, except as\notherwise provided by legislation or provided for in c\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- 32 Further information about miscellaneous leave is contained in the Department’s Leave Policy.\n63\n\n[page 70]\n7.133 Leave without pay does not count as service for any purpose except as provided for elsewhere in this\nAgreement or under the Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976, the\nSuperannuation Act 1976, the Superannuation Act 1990 or the Superannuation Act 2005.\n64\n\n[page 71]\nPART 8 – WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT\nLEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT\n8.1 The Department is committed to:\na. ensuring that Employees have the skills and knowledge they re\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- subject to any minimum amount the Employee is entitled to under the NES.\nService for Severance Pay Purposes\n8.40 Service for severance pay purposes means:\na. service in the Department;\nb. government service as defined in section 10 of the Long Service Leave (Commonwealth\nEmployees) Act 1976;\n68\n\n[page 75]\nc. service with the Commonwealth (other than service with a joint Commonwealth–state\nbody corporate in which the Commonwealth does not have a controlling interest) which is\nrecognized for long service leave purposes;\nd. service with the Austral\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Percentage of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Percentage+of+Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nvironmental significance.\nThe department plays a significant role referring, assessing and approving decisions that affect Australia’s\nenvironment under the EPBC Act to maintain the diversity, range and abundance of Australia’s flora and fauna\nspecies.\nEN06: Percentage of Environment Protection and Biodiversity\nConservation Act 1999 referral, assessment and approval decisions\nthat meet statutory timeframes.\nEfficiency; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTarget\n2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26\n100% 100% 100% 100%\nRationale\nThe department is responsible for determining whether referred projects requi\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- atistics\nagency. All ABS statistical collections and products\nRelease of environmental-economic accounts and\nare evaluated against a Data Quality Framework\nenvironmental indicators for Australia\nprior to publication.\n40\n\n[page 43]\nCorporate Plan 2023-24\nEN04: Percentage of Environment Protection and\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999 referral, assessment and\napproval decisions that meet statutory timeframes.\nEffectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTarget\n2023–24 2024–25 2025–26 2026–27\n100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance\nof >85% equa\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- or improved its trajectory over subsequent years,\nwithout needing to address concerns about changes in\nthe actual score reported in the previous year.\nThe data owner is Terrestrial Ecosystem Research\nNetwork (TERN).\n44\n\n[page 47]\nCorporate Plan 2024-25\nEN03: Percentage of Environment Protection and\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999 referral and approval\ndecisions that meet statutory timeframes.\nEfficiency (proxy); Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\n100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance\nof >85% equals mos\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- measure has maintained\nor improved its trajectory over subsequent years,\nwithout needing to address concerns about changes in\nthe actual score reported in the previous year.\nThe data owner is Terrestrial Ecosystem Research\nNetwork (TERN).\n53\n\n[page 56]\nEN03: Percentage of Environment Protection and\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999 referral and approval\ndecisions that meet statutory timeframes.\nEfficiency (proxy); Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\n100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance 100% (noting tolerance of ≥\nof ≥85% equal\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Petroleum+and+Other+Fuels+Reporting+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 2019 average.\nRationale\nTo ensure the long-term security of supply of quality liquid fuels so that Australians and Australian businesses can\nobtain the fuel they need when they need it.\nMethodology and data sources\nIndustry reports data in accordance with the Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Act 2017 through the Liquid\nFuels Gateway. DCCEEW compiles the stockholding data and calculates average days of stock based on average\ndaily consumption rates over the previous 12-month period. Statistics and underlying datasets are stored in the\ndepartment’s internal\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- el quality standards\nliquid fuels so that Australians and Australian\n• Monthly publication of Australian Petroleum\nbusinesses can obtain the fuel they need when they\nStatistics\nneed it.\nMethodology and data sources\nIndustry reports data in accordance with the Petroleum\nand Other Fuels Reporting Act 2017 through the online\nLiquid Fuels Gateway. We compile the stockholding\ndata and calculate average days of stock each month\nbased on average daily consumption rates over the\nprevious 12-month period.\nStatistics and underlying datasets are stored in\nthe departmen\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- Australia’s energy needs, and assessments of\nrisks to energy supply and costs\n• Electricity, gas and liquid fuel emergency provisions – government powers and response plans that\napply in emergencies\n• Mandatory reporting requirements, such as those under the Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting\nAct 2017 – requirements for the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy to\ncollect data and report on the production and stockholdings of liquid fuels in Australia.\nThe ongoing availability and affordability of energy is key to Australia’s economic prosp\n Source: `strategies/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n- role of hydrogen in supporting Australian energy security by 2025. Areas for\nconsideration will include:\n• National Energy Security Assessments\n• Electricity, gas and liquid fuel emergency provisions\n• Mandatory reporting requirements, such as those under the Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Act\n2017.\n4.10 Agree to monitor impacts of hydrogen on energy costs, and where necessary, consider the need for\nchanges to energy affordability and consumer protection policies.\n4.11 Agree to not apply market constraints, such as domestic hydrogen reservations or pric\n Source: `strategies/australias-national-hydrogen-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Classification Rules 2000\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Classification+Rules+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s relating to the supported wage system are detailed in Schedule 5 of this\nAgreement.\nCLASSIFICATION AND BROADBANDING\n5.9 Employees will hold a classification in one of the following employment streams (which are aligned\nto the approved classifications in the Public Service Classification Rules 2000, as outlined in\nSchedules 1, 3 and 4 of this Agreement):\n32\n\n[page 39]\na. General APS 1 to APS 3 Broadband and APS 4, APS 5, APS 6, EL 1, and EL 2;\nb. Research Scientist, APS 6 to EL 2 Broadband;\nc. Legal Officer, APS 3 to APS 6 Broadband, EL 1, and EL 2;\nd.\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- duate: APS 3 to APS 5;\nii. Cadet: APS 1 and APS 3; or\niii. Apprentice: APS 1 to APS 2.\nWork Level Standards\n5.10 The APS Work Level Standards continue to operate and describe the work at each of the classification\nlevels in this Agreement, consistent with the Public Service Classification Rules 2000, made in\naccordance with section 23 of the PS Act.\nHead Office Antarctic Medical Practitioners\n5.11 Head Office Antarctic Medical Practitioner (HO AMP) classifications are reflected in Schedule 1 of this\nAgreement as HO AMP Level 1 (EL 1) and HO AMP Level 2 (\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- urs during which an Employee can perform ordinary hours.\nBroadband refers to the allocation of more than one approved classification by the Secretary to a group of\nduties involving work value applying to more than one classification under sub-rule 9(4) of the Public\nService Classification Rules 2000. A Broadband encompasses the full range of work value of the\nclassifications contained within it.\nCadet means an Employee who is employed to undertake a course of study on a full-time basis at a tertiary\ninstitution and is required to undertake practical trai\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- loyee engaged under section 22(2)(c) of\nthe PS Act who:\na. is a casual employee as defined by the FW Act; and\nb. works on an irregular or intermittent basis.\nClassification or classification level means the approved classifications as set out in rule 5 of the Public\nService Classification Rules 2000.\nChild means a biological child, adopted child, foster child, stepchild, step child or ward.\n89\n\n[page 96]\nDay of Embarkation, for an Employee or Expeditioner Employee, means the day the ship or aircraft\ndeparts from the departure port or airport.\nDay of Dise\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Antarctic Territory Act 1954\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Antarctic+Territory+Act+1954\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- maps of the region enables\nOcean. the department to identify and define the content\nand boundary of areas of significance requiring\nThe Australian Antarctic Territory is an external\nprotection.\nterritory of Australia, administered by the department\nunder the Australian Antarctic Territory Act 1954. The • Focus research on newly discovered areas\ndepartment also administers the external territory of previously unmapped. For example, unmapped\nHeard Island and McDonald Islands, under the Heard and charted seamounts in the AAT create the\nIsland and McDonald\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- During the program’s operational season, the OMC\nTerritory (AAT). The AAT is an external territory of issues daily briefs to all staff, stations and the Bureau\nAustralia, administered by the department under the of Meteorology’s Antarctic Operations section. The\nAustralian Antarctic Territory Act 1954. briefs provide updated information on all key activities,\nevents and the location of operational assets.\nThe logistics network capability underpins the\ndelivery of the Australian Antarctic Program, Spatial data is used to map the location of operational\nsupp\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- lectronic management system. Sitreps\nAustralian Antarctic Territory (AAT), an external of deep-field activities are also recorded in the Station\nterritory of Australia, administered by the department Leader report, Operations Coordinator reports and\nunder the Australian Antarctic Territory Act 1954, into End-of-Season report.\nthe deep field.\nDuring the program’s operational season, the OMC\nIn addition to facilitating world-class scientific issues daily briefs to all staff, stations and the Bureau\nresearch, deep-field activities enable Australia to of Me\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Number of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Number+of+Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- o approvals to ensure that significant impacts on\ntimeframe (number of days), depending on decision\nmatters of national environmental significance could\ntype.\nbe avoided, offset or mitigated.\nOutputs\nQuarterly assessment performance report\n41\n\n[page 44]\nEN05: Number of Environment Protection and Biodiversity\nConservation Act 1999 approved projects that were subject\nto active compliance monitoring.\nEffectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTarget\n2023–24 2024–25 2025–26 2026–27\nApproved projects and Target to be determined Target to be determined Target to be determined\nrisk-based compli\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ance measure further\ndatabase is managed and owned by the department.\naligns with Principle 2, ‘Risk-based and data-driven’\nas it demonstrates our commitment to employing\nevidence-based and data-informed strategies in EPBC\ndecision making.\n45\n\n[page 48]\nEN04: Number of Environment Protection and Biodiversity\nConservation Act 1999 approved projects that were subject\nto active compliance monitoring.\nEffectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\nTarget to be determined Target to be determined Target to be determined Target to be determined\nbased on analy\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- rmed strategies in EPBC\nwithin the statutory timeframe (number of days),\ndecision-making.\ndepending on decision type\n• calculate the percentage of referral and approval\ndecisions made within the statutory time frame.\n54\n\n[page 57]\nCorporate Plan 2025–26\nEN04: Number of Environment Protection and\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 1999 approved projects\nthat were subject to active compliance monitoring.\nEffectiveness; Quantitative; Regulatory\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\n150 EPBC Approvals will Target to be determined Target to be determined Target to be determined\nbe subject to\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__08.html`\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- on we must publish\nTo comply with our IPS requirements, we must publish:\nthis IPS agency plan\nour organisational structure\ndetails of our functions where possible\ndetails of departmental officer appointments made under Acts (other than APS employees under the Public Service Act 1999)\nour annual reports\ndocuments released in response to FOI requests that are not subject to exceptions\nresponses we make to parliament such as by senate order. These help to make our appointments and vacancies, contracts, files, and grants more transparent.\nde\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__08.html`\n- ML Act, or an Employee other than a Casual Employee who has\nprimary care responsibility for a child who is born to them or who is adopted or in long-term foster care as\nper the clauses on adoption and long-term foster care in this Agreement.\nPS Act means the Public Service Act 1999 as amended from time to time.\nRelevant Employee means an affected Employee.\nSalary means the Employee’s rate of salary/pay (in accordance with the annual salary rates at Schedule 1,\nSchedule 3 or Schedule 4 of this Agreement), and is considered to be salary f\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- nvironment and legislation that underpins diversity and inclusion in the\nAustralian Public Service is vast and evolving.\nThe Strategy is underpinned by a number of Supporting documents:\nCommonwealth laws. Some of these include:\n• APS Workforce Strategy 2025\n• Public Service Act 1999\n• Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait\n• Age Discrimination Act 2004 Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024\n• Sex Discrimination Act 1984 • APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-26\n• Racial Discrimination Act 1975 • APS Disability Employment Strategy 2022-25\n Source: `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Antarctic+Treaty+%28Environment+Protection%29+Act+1980\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- d ecosystems, to ensure that all activities\nin Antarctica are consistent with environmental principles.\nA key way we fulfil Australia’s international Antarctic and sub-Antarctic obligations is through applying\nenvironmental laws (such as the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980). These laws require prior\nenvironmental impact assessment and approvals for all activities.\nDelivering Australian Antarctic Program activities in accordance with statutory permit and authorisation\nrequirements means that these activities are carried out to b\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- y defined (i.e. what is there\nto be protected and where is it) the department\ncan then administer the appropriate legislation,\nlike Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA)\nand Antarctic Specially Managed Areas (ASMA),\nproclaimed under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment\nProtection) Act 1980.\n50\n\n[page 53]\nCorporate Plan 2023-24\nAN03: Conduct an annual deep-field activity to support\nAustralia’s national Antarctic interests.\nEffectiveness; Quantitative\nTarget\n2023–24 2024–25 2025–26 2026–27\nConduct an annual deep- Conduct an annual deep- Conduct a\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environmental Petroleum Safety Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environmental+Petroleum+Safety+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- y on the Indigenous Protected Areas Program, the Murray-Darling\nBasin Indigenous River Rangers Program and on First Nations-led measures to deliver\nReef Plan 2050 outcomes.\nNational Offshore 2 The NOPSEMA contributes to Outcome 2 through administration of its Environmental\nPetroleum Safety Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 endorsed environmental management\nand Environmental authorisations process under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.\nManagement\n3 The NOPSEMA contributes to Outcome 3 through working with the Australian Antarctic\nAuthority\nDivision to\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- on the Indigenous Protected Areas Program, the Murray–\nDarling Basin Indigenous River Rangers Program and on First Nations-led measures to\ndeliver Reef Plan 2050 outcomes.\nNational Offshore 2 The NOPSEMA contributes to Outcome 2 through administration of its Environmental\nPetroleum Safety Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 endorsed environmental management\nand Environmental authorisations process under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006\nManagement in accordance with its environmental management functions for offshore petroleum and\nAuthority greenhouse ga\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Under the Water Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Under+the+Water+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- The Murray–Darling Basin covers much of south-eastern Australia, across New South Wales, Queensland,\nSouth Australia, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. The Murray–Darling River system is important\nfor communities, industries and the environment. Under the Water Act 2007, the Murray–Darling Basin Plan\nestablishes water recovery targets that are to be achieved by 30 June 2024.\nMethodology and data sources\nWe recover water entitlements and register them with CEWH. The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA)\nprovides state recover\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- overy data from state registers. We\nsystem is important for communities, industries and capture and manage water recovery information in\nthe environment. our Water Entitlements Purchasing System and verify\nthe data through internal monthly reconciliations and\nUnder the Water Act 2007, the Murray–Darling Basin\nexternal quarterly reconciliations with the MDBA.\nPlan establishes water recovery targets that are to be\nachieved to bring the Basin back to a healthier and Outputs\nsustainable level.\nWater recovery performance and commentary\npublish\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Antarctic Treaty (Environment Progress Report. Protection) Act 1980\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Antarctic+Treaty+%28Environment+Progress+Report.+Protection%29+Act+1980\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of the region, including\nidentifying the boundaries and content of areas\nof significance requiring protection. In turn, this Outputs\nenables the department to administer the region, • Australian Antarctic Data Centre Annual\nsuch as under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Progress Report.\nProtection) Act 1980\n• focus research on newly discovered,\nunmapped areas\n56\n\n[page 59]\nCorporate Plan 2024-25\nAN03: Conduct an annual deep-field activity to support\nAustralia’s national Antarctic interest.\nEffectiveness; Qualitative\nTargets\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\nConduc\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Report Act 1980\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Antarctic+Treaty+%28Environment+Protection%29+Report+Act+1980\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- he region, including\nidentifying the boundaries and content of areas\nof significance requiring protection. In turn, this Outputs\nenables the department to administer the region, • Australian Antarctic Data Centre Annual Progress\nas under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Report\nAct 1980\n• focus research on newly discovered unmapped\nareas\n68\n\n[page 71]\nCorporate Plan 2025–26\nAN03: Conduct an annual deep-field activity to support\nAustralia’s national Antarctic interests.\nEffectiveness; Qualitative\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\nConduc\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Renewable Energy Agency Amendment (Powering Australia) Regulations 2022\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Renewable+Energy+Agency+Amendment+%28Powering+Australia%29+Regulations+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- supporting industry in its efforts to improve energy\n5.3 Facilitate research and\nefficiency, increase electrification and switch to\ndevelopment of emerging alternative fuels and renewable energy.\ntechnologies\nThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency Amendment\n(Powering Australia) Regulations 2022 expanded\nIndustries are supported by research and ARENA’s mandate to support energy efficiency and\ndevelopment to decarbonise in a cost-effective way, electrification technologies that can reduce Australia’s\nmaking upgrades affordable and helping them to gree\n Source: `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Climate Change Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Climate+Change+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t caverns or depleted\ngas reservoirs. Pipelines are another\nsignificant storage option.\n12 ECMC 2023, Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council Communique. www.energy.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ECMC%20Communique%20-%2024%20\nFebruary%202023.docx\n13 The Climate Change Act 2022 legislated Australia’s emissions reduction targets of 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero by 2050\n37\n\n[page 40]\nAustralia can also export low-emissions products For these reasons, the 2024 National Hydrogen\nmanufactured locally using hydrogen such as i\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Darling Basin Under the Water Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Darling+Basin+Under+the+Water+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- page 76\nQueensland, South Australia, Victoria, and the\nAustralian Capital Territory. The Murray–Darling River Outputs\nsystem is important for communities, industries,\nGovernment websites, for example:\nand the environment.\n• Progress on water recovery | Murray–Darling Basin\nUnder the Water Act 2007, the Murray–Darling Basin\nAuthority (mdba.gov.au)\nPlan establishes water-recovery targets that are to be\n• Environmental water holdings - DCCEEW.\nachieved to bring the Basin back to a healthier and\nsustainable level.\nMethodology and data sources\nWe recover wa\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Darling Under the Water Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Darling+Under+the+Water+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- h the department’s TechnologyOne\nsystem is important for communities, industries, and enterprise financial system. Data is verified through\nthe environment. quarterly reconciliations with state recovery data from\nstate registers that is provided by the Murray–Darling\nUnder the Water Act 2007, the Murray–Darling Basin\nBasin Authority (MDBA). All water recovery figures are\nPlan establishes water-recovery targets that are to\nexpressed in gigalitres per year long-term diversion\nbe achieved to bring the Basin back to a healthier,\nlimit equivalence.\nsu\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) Determination 2022\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Department+of+Climate+Change%2C+Energy%2C+the+Environment+and+Water%29+Determination+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nd by a decision made by the Fair Work Commission in\naccordance with this term.\n2.36 Any disputes arising under the Department of the Environment and Energy Enterprise Agreement\n2016-2019 (as applied by the Public Service (Terms and Conditions of Employment) (Department of\nClimate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) Determination 2022) or the NES that were\nformally notified under clauses 2.24 to 2.31 of that agreement before the commencement of this\nAgreement, that remain unresolved at the date of commencement of this Agreement, will be\nprogressed under the dispute resolution procedures in\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Energy+Minimum+Standards+%28GEMS%29+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- the Community Energy Upgrades Fund\nThe government is implementing recommendations\n(CEUF), as well as investment in the social housing\nfrom the Independent review of the Greenhouse and\ncomponent of the Household Energy Upgrades Fund.\nEnergy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012 Final\nReport, preparing a second tranche of reforms to\nstreamline, expand and modernise the GEMS Act.24\nCASE STUDY\nThe GEMS Act\nSince 2012, the GEMS Act saved\nAustralian households and businesses\n$12–$18 billion in avoided energy\ncosts.25 In 2021–22 alone, it\n Source: `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection and Biodiversity Energy and Climate Change Advisory Committee, Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Energy+and+Climate+Change+Advisory+Committee%2C+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- n Closing the Gap by:\nregional First Nations communities through the\n• facilitating legislative reform in consultation with National Water Grid Fund\nthe Indigenous Advisory Committee, established\n• working in partnership with the First Nations Clean\nunder the Environment Protection and Biodiversity\nEnergy and Climate Change Advisory Committee,\nConservation Act 1999 to provide advice on the\nand First Nations communities to deliver the First\noperation of the (EPBC Act), taking into account the\nNations Clean Energy Strategy 2024–30\nsignificance of First Nations peoples’ knowledge of\nthe management of land and the conservat\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### GEMS Act Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=GEMS+Act+Greenhouse+and+Energy+Minimum+Standards+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- roduction and\nconsumption to renewable energy sources.\nFuel switching Changing one fuel source for another, usually referring to a change from a more fossil fuel-intensive\nfuel source to a cleaner one, such as from natural gas to green hydrogen or biomethane.\nGEMS Act Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012\nGEMS Act Review Independent Review of the GEMS Act – Final Report (2019)\nGrid firming The ability to keep the electricity grid stable when energy from other sources, such as\nrenewables, becomes intermittent.33\n45\n\n[page 48]\nTerm Meaning\nHVAC Heating, ventilat\n Source: `strategies/national-energy-performance-strategy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Hydrogen+and+Renewable+Energy+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- anufacturing.\n• Hallett Group Green Cement Project (Port Augusta) – $125 million\ngreen cement transformation project in collaboration with Korean\ncompany, Elecseed with 6 MW hydrogen electrolyser.\nLegislation\nThe South Australian Government has legislated the Hydrogen and\nRenewable Energy Act 2023 which streamlines processes for companies\nto invest in South Australian projects. The Act provides a ‘one window to\ngovernment’ licensing and regulatory system for the whole lifecycle of\nlarge-scale hydrogen and renewable energy projects.\n26\n\n[page 29]\nNation\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Greenhouse+and+Energy+Reporting+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lia’s 2030\n(NGER) Scheme is Australia’s framework for reporting\nclimate target. Safeguard net and gross emission\nand disseminating company information about\ntargets have been legislated in the objects of the\ngreenhouse gas emissions, energy production, energy\nNational Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\nconsumption and other information specified under\n(NGER Act). This performance measure focuses on\nNGER legislation. This includes historical data for\nthe net emissions target over the decade to 2029–30:\nSafeguard-covered facilities. The NGER scheme is\nCumulat\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Water+Efficiency+Labelling+and+Standards+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- dminister the WELS scheme on behalf of the Australian, state and territory governments. Compliance\nactivity ensures that consumers are only supplied products that meet WELS requirements and show the\nefficiency of the product, which furthers the objects of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005.\nEnsuring stakeholders (regulated industries, co-regulators, consumer advocacy groups and others) are engaged\non matters that may impact them will increase the success of implementation of any improvements to the\nWELS scheme. This target also reflects one of\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Fair Work Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Fair+Work+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e\nEmployee belongs.\nFamily and Domestic Violence has the same meaning as in section 106B(2) of the FW Act.\nFull-time Employee means an Employee employed to work an average of 37 hours and 30 minutes per\nweek in accordance with this Agreement.\nFW Act means the Fair Work Act 2009 as amended from time to time.\nGraduate means an Employee employed under the Department’s Graduate Program with the required\ntertiary qualifications.\nHead Office Employees means Employees of the AAD working at the Head Office at Kingston, Macquarie\nWharf Cargo\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- trategy 2022-25\n• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 • APS CALD Strategy and Action Plan\n• Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 • Australian Public Service Enterprise Award 2015\n• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 • Working for Women: A Strategy for\n• Fair Work Act 2009 Gender Equality\n• Carer Recognition Act 2010 • UN instruments of international law: Article 27\nof the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human\n• Anti-discrimination and Human Rights\nRights, Article 15 of the 1966 International\nLegislation Amendment (Respect at Wor\n Source: `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Offshore+Petroleum+and+Greenhouse+Gas+Storage+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- comes.\nNational Offshore 2 The NOPSEMA contributes to Outcome 2 through administration of its Environmental\nPetroleum Safety Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 endorsed environmental management\nand Environmental authorisations process under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.\nManagement\n3 The NOPSEMA contributes to Outcome 3 through working with the Australian Antarctic\nAuthority\nDivision to pursue improved whale detection measures via the Business Research and\n(NOPSEMA)\nInnovation Initiative.\nNet Zero Economy 1 The Net Zero Econ\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- comes.\nNational Offshore 2 The NOPSEMA contributes to Outcome 2 through administration of its Environmental\nPetroleum Safety Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 endorsed environmental management\nand Environmental authorisations process under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006\nManagement in accordance with its environmental management functions for offshore petroleum and\nAuthority greenhouse gas storage exploration activities.\n(NOPSEMA)\n3 The NOPSEMA contributes to Outcome 3 through working with the Australian Antarctic\nDivision to\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Aboriginal+Land+Rights+%28Northern+Territory%29+Act+1976\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/homepage.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- bcommittee can make recommendations to the Board who are responsible for making final decisions and recommendations to the Director and Park Manager.\nJoint management of Ulu\nr\nu-Kata Tju\nt\na National Park began in late 1985.  Under the\nAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976\nthe Central Land Council (CLC) is responsible for representing the interests of the traditional owners in negotiations and consultations regarding their lands. A CLC officer is employed to conduct consultations and represent the interests of traditional owner\n Source: `pages/homepage.html`\n\n### Age Discrimination Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Age+Discrimination+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- he\nAustralian Public Service is vast and evolving.\nThe Strategy is underpinned by a number of Supporting documents:\nCommonwealth laws. Some of these include:\n• APS Workforce Strategy 2025\n• Public Service Act 1999\n• Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait\n• Age Discrimination Act 2004 Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024\n• Sex Discrimination Act 1984 • APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-26\n• Racial Discrimination Act 1975 • APS Disability Employment Strategy 2022-25\n• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 • APS CALD Strategy and Action Plan\n•\n Source: `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Amendment (Reforms) Rules 2023\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Amendment+%28Reforms%29+Rules+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- with\nsupporting net zero emissions by 2050. The Safeguard\nMechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2022 was\npassed on 30 March 2023 and established the required\nscheme architecture, and the National Greenhouse\nand Energy Reporting (Safeguard Mechanism)\nAmendment (Reforms) Rules 2023 was made on 3 May\n2023, establishing the details of the reformed scheme.\nThe Safeguard Mechanism reforms commenced\non 1 July 2023 and will deliver emissions reductions\nconsistent with Australia’s Nationally Determined\nContribution under the Paris Agreement an\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Human+Rights+Commission+Act+1986\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ty Strategy 2021-26\n• Racial Discrimination Act 1975 • APS Disability Employment Strategy 2022-25\n• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 • APS CALD Strategy and Action Plan\n• Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 • Australian Public Service Enterprise Award 2015\n• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 • Working for Women: A Strategy for\n• Fair Work Act 2009 Gender Equality\n• Carer Recognition Act 2010 • UN instruments of international law: Article 27\nof the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human\n• Anti-discrimination and Human Rights\nRights, Article 15 of the\n Source: `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Carer Recognition Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Carer+Recognition+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nation Act 1992 • APS CALD Strategy and Action Plan\n• Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 • Australian Public Service Enterprise Award 2015\n• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 • Working for Women: A Strategy for\n• Fair Work Act 2009 Gender Equality\n• Carer Recognition Act 2010 • UN instruments of international law: Article 27\nof the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human\n• Anti-discrimination and Human Rights\nRights, Article 15 of the 1966 International\nLegislation Amendment (Respect at Work)\nCovenant on economic social and cultural\nA\n Source: `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Competition and Consumer Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Competition+and+Consumer+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ng scheme, and a regulatory reform\nmany communities. Codes of conduct in relation to package to realise community benefits in regions\nbusiness interactions with their customers can also be affected by the energy transition.\nestablished in regulation under the Competition and\nConsumer Act 2010.\n69 Based on Mitchell Scovell and Andrea Wolton 2024, Blue or Green? Exploring Australian acceptance and beliefs about hydrogen production methods, Journal of Cleaner\nProduction. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141151, and; P Ashworth, K Witt, M Fergus\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Disability Discrimination Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Disability+Discrimination+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait\n• Age Discrimination Act 2004 Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2024\n• Sex Discrimination Act 1984 • APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-26\n• Racial Discrimination Act 1975 • APS Disability Employment Strategy 2022-25\n• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 • APS CALD Strategy and Action Plan\n• Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 • Australian Public Service Enterprise Award 2015\n• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 • Working for Women: A Strategy for\n• Fair Work Act 2009 Gender Equality\n• Carer Recogniti\n Source: `strategies/inclusion-strategy-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Fair Work Regulations 2009\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Fair+Work+Regulations+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- y or under a law of the relevant State or\nTerritory to be observed generally within the State or Territory, or relevant region of the\nState or Territory, as a public holiday, other than a day or part-day, or a kind of day or part-\nday, that is excluded by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 from counting as a public holiday.\nNote: additional provisions about the public holidays to be observed during a Period of Antarctic Duty and\non a voyage departing from or terminating in Hobart are in clauses 10.31 to 10.33.\n4.82 If a public holiday falls on\n Source: `other-pdfs/dcceew-enterprise-agreement-2024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Agency plan - DCCEEW\n\nSkip to main content\nSkip to page navigation\nAgency plan\nLast updated:\n16 December 2024\nSubsection 8(1) of the\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(FOI Act) sets out the requirements for an agency plan.\nPurpose\nOur Information Publication Scheme (IPS) agency plan is required to:\nhelp us plan and administer our IPS requirements\nhelp public consultation about those requirements\nshow what we propose to pub\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__08.html`\n\n### Fuel Security Act 2021\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Fuel+Security+Act+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ion day is monitored\nvia weekly industry reporting. Data are reported by Program 1.2: Support reliable, secure and\neach entity through a secure online portal called the affordable energy, page 38\nLiquid Fuels Gateway, which is used for all reporting\nunder the Fuel Security Act 2021 and the Petroleum and Outputs\nOther Fuels Reporting Act 2017. Data submitted through\n• Quarterly statistics on stock levels reported under\nthe Liquid Fuels Gateway are automatically stored in\nthe MSO are published on the department’s\nPSIMS.\nwebsite.\nThe natio\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Gas+%28Production+and+Safety%29+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ing a clear vision – a strong and adaptable\nworkforce for a safe and thriving Queensland hydrogen industry.\n• The Hydrogen Safety Code of Practice which provides a consolidated\ncompliance framework for relevant safety requirements under the\nPetroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004.\nThe Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan further recognises the opportunity\nrenewable hydrogen presents in transforming the energy system, through\nactions such as:\n• Legislation to support hydrogen development and use, including\npassage of the Gas Supply and Othe\n Source: `strategies/national-hydrogen-strategy-2024.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Gas Reduction Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Gas+Reduction+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/national-hydrogen-stra\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "An Australia that is prosperous because it is sustainable, with community and Country at the heart of our actions. 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achieved\n100% = 150 EPBC approvals are ≥ 80% = 120 EBPC approvals are < 80% = less than 120 EBPC\nsubject to compliance monitoring subject to compliance monitoring approvals are subject to compliance\nvia assessment of Annual via assessment of Annual monitoring via assessment of\nCompliance Reports, compliance Compliance Reports, compliance Annual Compliance Reports,\naudits and independent audits. audits and independent audits. compliance audits and independent\naudits.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002374", "entity_name": "Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Board of Management", "folder_name": "Uluṟu-Kata-Tjuṯa-Board-of-Management", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "Tolerances\nAchieved Partially achieved Not achieved\n100% = 150 EPBC approvals are ≥ 80% = 120 EBPC approvals are < 80% = less than 120 EBPC\nsubject to compliance monitoring subject to compliance monitoring approvals are subject to compliance\nvia assessment of Annual via assessment of Annual monitoring via assessment of\nCompliance Reports, compliance Compliance Reports, compliance Annual Compliance Reports,\naudits and independent audits. audits and independent audits. compliance audits and 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