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Minister’s statement of expectations

The Minister for the Environment’s statement of expectations guides our annual planning. We report our progress through annual reports.

Download the Minister's full statement:

Ministers Statement of Expectations
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Summary

Embedding a Preventative Regulatory Approach

  • Reduce key risks of harm.
  • Zero tolerance for unsafe waste management practices.
  • Address illegal waste dumping.

Strengthening a Culture of Environment Protection

  • Educate and engage with community and small businesses.
  • Support environmental awareness and shared responsibility.

Housing Statement Implementation

  • Apply a problem-solving approach.
  • Streamline processes to support housing delivery.

Risk of Harm from Climate Change

  • Provide guidance to communities, businesses, and permission holders.
  • Help stakeholders understand and manage climate-related obligations.

Caring for Country and Traditional Owner Self-Determination

  • Embed Traditional Owner values as part of the state of knowledge.
  • Build long-term, sustainable collaboration with Traditional Owners.

Organisational Improvement

  • Strengthen organisational performance.
  • Develop leadership and regulatory capability.
  • Prioritise safety, wellbeing, fiscal management, and continuous improvement.

Working Collaboratively

  • Collaborate across government.
  • Work with environment portfolio entities for stronger outcomes.

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