Hairpin banksia (Banksia spinulosa)
Hairpin banksia (Banksia spinulosa).
Credit: Barry Collier
Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator

The Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator brings together a number of regulatory functions into a single, outcomes-focused, risk-based regulator.

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Mutawintji Historic Site, Aboriginal Joint Management Agreement.
Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Legislation

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has responsibilities and functions under many pieces of environmental legislation.

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Plan of management documents Yellomundee Regional Park.
Credit: Rosie Nicolai/DCCEEW
Litigation

We may be a party to litigation or court proceedings by prosecuting a breach of legislation or responding to matters brought against the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

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Storm water litter trap.
Credit: Greig Carroll/EPA
Policies

Find out more about the policies that guide the care and protection of our environment and cultural heritage.

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Blue triangle butterfly or common bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon).
Credit: R Nicolai/DPE
Public registers

We are required to maintain a number of public registers under certain pieces of legislation.

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Buy smarter waste reduction community questions Government Resource Efficiency Policy G-REP Government Briefing at Parliament House.
Credit: L Madden/DPE
Have your say

See a range of draft plans, policies, agreements and reports that call for community involvement, engagement and consultation.

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Summer Hill Flour Mill Markets, Summer Hill.
Credit: Lisa Madden/DPHI
NSW Heritage Strategy

The NSW Heritage Strategy sets out the NSW Government’s vision and direction for celebrating, protecting and conserving the heritage of New South Wales over the next 5 years.