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Tanya Plibersek

@tanya_plibersek

Australian Minister for the Environment and Water. Member for Sydney. Authorised T Plibersek, ALP, Redfern.

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Plastic pollution is a global problem, it requires a global solution.

That’s why we’re backing an international treaty to end plastic pollution - with clear, binding targets to help us get there.

Here’s the latest statement from the group of countries Australia is working…

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Protecting the environment is a global challenge.

Last week, I signed a new agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to work together to better protect the environment by sharing data, discussing common issues, and discuss strengthening environmental…

Protecting the environment is a global challenge. Last week, I signed a new agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency to work together to better protect the environment by sharing data, discussing common issues, and discuss strengthening environmental…
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We’re building renewables projects right across Australia. This solar farm we’ve ticked off will be built alongside a new battery to help get cheaper, cleaner power to 86,000 South Australian homes.

We’re building renewables projects right across Australia. This solar farm we’ve ticked off will be built alongside a new battery to help get cheaper, cleaner power to 86,000 South Australian homes.
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Some big news. We’ve made the largest investment ever in bulk billing and it kicks in today - helping more than 11 million people see a doctor with just their Medicare card.

Some big news. We’ve made the largest investment ever in bulk billing and it kicks in today - helping more than 11 million people see a doctor with just their Medicare card.
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For more than 2.5 years, 20 trucks have carted water each day into the community of Mount Morgan in Queensland.

We want to make sure communities across Australia have reliable and secure water. That’s why today we’ve announced another $26.5 million to fund the Mount Morgan…

For more than 2.5 years, 20 trucks have carted water each day into the community of Mount Morgan in Queensland. We want to make sure communities across Australia have reliable and secure water. That’s why today we’ve announced another $26.5 million to fund the Mount Morgan…
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We’ve ticked off this solar project in regional NSW. Powering almost 50,000 homes - that’s more than the population of Dubbo.

Even better - we’ve got more than 100 renewable energy projects like this one in the pipeline.

We’ve ticked off this solar project in regional NSW. Powering almost 50,000 homes - that’s more than the population of Dubbo. Even better - we’ve got more than 100 renewable energy projects like this one in the pipeline.
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You may remember earlier this year I announced a voluntary water purchasing open tender to complete one part of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The good news is we received around 250 tender responses - totalling more than double the amount of water as the tender called for.…

You may remember earlier this year I announced a voluntary water purchasing open tender to complete one part of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The good news is we received around 250 tender responses - totalling more than double the amount of water as the tender called for.…
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Today, we kick off a further round of more detailed consultation on our new nature laws.

We’re talking about over 1,000 pages of complex laws - we are determined to get this right.

Experts from more than 30 groups, including environment, business, and industry, will be able…

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Such sad and unexpected news about Helena Carr. Lively, intelligent, fiercely loyal, and great company. She will be very dearly missed.

Such sad and unexpected news about Helena Carr. Lively, intelligent, fiercely loyal, and great company. She will be very dearly missed.
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A welcome announcement from Penny Sharpe

I love horses, but they don't belong in national parks. Feral horses are causing serious damage to our native plants and animals. Reducing feral horse numbers will protect more than 30 of our precious native threatened species that…

A welcome announcement from @PennySharpemlc I love horses, but they don't belong in national parks. Feral horses are causing serious damage to our native plants and animals. Reducing feral horse numbers will protect more than 30 of our precious native threatened species that…
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Images of the Menindee fish kills earlier this year shocked the nation. They reminded us that our native fish and waterways are under threat.

Yesterday I met with locals who had seen the kills first hand.

We are determined to deliver the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to make sure…

Images of the Menindee fish kills earlier this year shocked the nation. They reminded us that our native fish and waterways are under threat. Yesterday I met with locals who had seen the kills first hand. We are determined to deliver the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to make sure…
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38 years ago today the Hawke Labor Government handed Uluru back to its traditional owners, the Anangu people.

Thanks to decades of struggles and activism, this special part of Australia is now jointly managed by the local community and Parks Australia - ensuring Traditional…

38 years ago today the Hawke Labor Government handed Uluru back to its traditional owners, the Anangu people. Thanks to decades of struggles and activism, this special part of Australia is now jointly managed by the local community and Parks Australia - ensuring Traditional…
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