The Queensland Government has committed to investigating and consulting on the possible establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency, to protect our environment, provide greater certainty for investment, and support economic recovery.

Queensland’s ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers, plates, bowls with lids and cutlery, and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups started on 1 September 2021. The Queensland Government is interested in your feedback on the proposal to expand the ban to include other single-use or unnecessary plastic items.

Organic waste includes garden, food, food processing, bio-solids and agricultural wastes. It makes up around half of what Queenslanders throw away each week in their wheelie bin. It is one of the main...

Gender equality is everyone's business. While there have been significant achievements and advancements for women and girls in Queensland, there is still much more work to be done to move towards ...

When Queenslanders engage with science, they understand it better. Understanding science helps people think critically about all the information that is shared on social media, on the news, and among ...

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