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The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation together, with our partners and the community, is working to create a vibrant natural environment.
Tourism and Innovation Challenges
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We are looking for innovative businesses to help shape the future of sustainable tourism in Queensland by tackling waste management challenges and improving visitor management across Queensland’s ecotourism destinations.
Have your say on protecting Queensland’s heritage
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We’re seeking your feedback on developing a new Heritage Strategy.
Consultation closes 5pm, 31 March 2026.
Queensland’s Science and Innovation Strategy
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We’re developing a science and innovation strategy to create jobs, boost our regions, attract investment, and solve challenges. Have your say on the Ideas into impact discussion paper. Consultation closes 31 March 2026.
Developing a new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2026-2036
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We’re seeking feedback to help shape a new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy. Have your say about how to shape a common-sense, balanced approach to addressing the challenges and delivering koala conservation outcomes.
Revised Queensland Crocodile Management Plan released
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The revised Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, which provides the framework for how saltwater crocodiles are managed, is now available.
Tourism Support Hub
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Queensland’s tourism operators can access personalised, hands-on support and practical solutions through the Tourism Support Hub. This is a key initiative of the Destination 2045 plan…
Annual Report 2024–25
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The annual report details the financial and non-financial performance of the department, and highlights its strategic initiatives, work and achievements.
QWildlife cassowary sightings app
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You can now report cassowary sightings using the QWildlife app, available for download from the App Store or Google Play.
Seasonal closures in the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park to protect nesting and roosting birds
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A seasonal closure has been applied to four locations in the northern Great Barrier Reef (Woody Island, and the beaches adjoining Taylor Cay, Sisters Island and Eagle Island).
Australia’s first conserved area recognised
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A new conserved area in Queensland, the first in Australia, will be dedicated to the conservation of native wildlife.
Budget highlights
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The department’s $1.4 billion budget for 2025–26 is helping to deliver a plan for Queensland’s future and a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.
Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future
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We’ve launched a bold plan for delivering Queensland’s tourism future. The plan will boost the industry, doubling the value of visitor expenditure and deliver lasting benefits to Queensland communities.
Planned burns in national parks
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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers conduct planned burns across the state to keep our environment healthy and help reduce bushfire risk.
Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy grant recipients
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$53 million in grants for innovative projects and scholarships are awarded under the Quantum and Advanced Technology Strategy.
Growing and investing in Queensland’s national parks
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Learn about new land acquired for adding or converting to national parks as part of the ongoing expansion of Queensland’s public protected area system.
Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland
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Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out
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Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
Our Reef Our Wonder
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Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.







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