Sussan Ley

A company that unlawfully imported hydrofluorocarbon products into Western Australia has been hit with the largest fine ever issued under Australia’s ozone protection laws.

Koala populations will be checked across the country as part of an $18 million plan to help protect the troubled native animal.

The Morrison government has approved a controversial gas field in northwest NSW, paving the way for the $3.6 billion coal seam project to go ahead.

Australia will pledge $1.5 billion over five years to help build a more climate-resilient world and set up a new agency to deal with disaster resilience and risk reduction.

The federal government has promised $100 million aimed at protecting the ocean and marine life by working on ways for coastal ecosystems to absorb carbon.

Communities hit by natural disasters will get support from a new national agency tasked with helping them rebuild and recover.

The difficulty of building large scale hydrogen export projects has been brought into sharp focus after a multi-billion dollar Pilbara proposal was knocked back on environmental grounds.

The Nationals are open to discussing the prime minister's preference for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but they want to square the ledger for the regions.

The decision on a green energy hub in the Pilbara on environmental grounds surprised many, including the project’s proponents.

Developing a hydrogen industry will be critical for WA’s economy if LNG fades, but there should be no illusion it will be simple.

A survey of government backbenchers found 12 support the 2050 net-zero emissions target being pushed by the prime minister and his treasurer.

Western Australia's premier has joined with the mining sector in dismissing calls for stronger federal oversight of Aboriginal cultural heritage.

The pace of the WA’s Environment Online rollout is too slow, the state opposition said today, while the federal government has announced $47 million for a national digital approvals platform.

The federal government has plans for a $4.3 billion dry dock facility in Henderson, Western Australia, according to its latest pre-budget announcement.

The federal government has announced a $128.5 million package for environmental law reforms in a bid to reduce "green tape".

The new Labor government will hit the ground running following the election as the exact make up of parliament remains unclear.

The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.

David Littleproud to lead the Nationals after Barnaby Joyce gets dumped. Peter Dutton elected Liberal leader unopposed

The prime minister is flying to Perth on Saturday ahead of a diplomatic mission to Indonesia.

New federal Nationals leader David Littleproud wants to team up with Mark McGowan to fight a live sheep export ban.

BP will take the lead on what is touted to become one of the world's largest renewable energy hubs, after the oil and gas giant took a stake in the Asian Renewable Energy Hub in the Pilbara.

The Australian Energy Market Operator has outlined a staged approach to restoring the national energy market following its intervention last week.

The reassessment of a proposed new bridge over the Helena River near Midland will represent a rare win for local traditional owners regarding heritage concerns.

Linda Reynolds has backflipped on the need for gender-based quotas in the Liberal Party, conceding they should be considered after the party's worst federal election defeat in four decades.

Federal Minister Tanya Plibersek has vowed to make sweeping legislative changes to safeguard the environment after a “grim” report found its condition to be poor and deteriorating.

Traditional owners in Western Australia have written to the Albanese government seeking to stop the progress of a contentious urea plant.

Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor says the federal government is working with businesses and state counterparts to address critical skills shortages.

With the coalition set to oppose a major Labor election promise on housing, the Greens want a number of improvements to the proposed $10 billion fund.

The federal government will need to agree to stop new coal and gas projects opening if it wants the Greens' help on a signature emissions reduction measure.

All of the state's major party leaders will support a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament with Libby Mettam declaring she will personally back a ‘yes’ vote at the upcoming referendum.

Ken Wyatt has resigned from the Liberal Party after federal MPs resolved to support a ‘no’ vote at the upcoming Voice referendum.

Despite a downbeat economic forecast, Australia should weather the worst of a weak international outlook due to low unemployment and high commodity prices.

Support for constitutional change is firming in business and political circles despite hesitancy in some quarters to take a stance on the issue.

New forecasts from a key housing body signal a slowdown in home building as interest rates and construction costs take a toll.

The education minister has warned that childcare centres lifting fees are in the sights of the ACCC as subsidies for parents increase.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has described the latest jobs figures as a "good surprise" despite fears low unemployment could fuel further interest rate hikes.

Grants to help volunteers buy equipment or reimburse training costs aim to boost the dropping number of Aussies who are serving their communities.

In a bid to increase transparency and equality, the gender pay gaps at some of Australia's largest employers have been revealed for the first time.

Analysis: The political fallout has continued from Tanya Plibersek’s shock ruling against a tailings dam at Regis Resources’ McPhillamys gold project in NSW, formally revealed on Monday.

Anthony Albanese has ruled out expanding the $107 million government compensation bill for live sheep exporters during a visit to Perth today but says he’s open to proposals from farmers for value-add projects.