About the EPA
About us
On 26 March 2009, the former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and former Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) were amalgamated to form the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM).
The following information relates to the former EPA.
For information relating to the former NRW, see their publication scheme.
Ministers
On 26 March 2009:
- The Hon. Stephen Robertson was appointed Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade.
- The Hon. Kate Jones was appointed Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability.
John Bradley is the Director-General of the Department of Environment and Resource Management.
Following the amalgamation of the former EPA and NRW to form the Department of Environment and Resource management, a new organisational structure has been developed.
Following the amalgamation of the former EPA and NRW to form the Department of Environment and Resource Management, a new Executive Management Group has been formed.
The Department of Environment and Resource Management conserves and manages the state's natural environment for the benefit of all Queenslanders.
Information relating to the former EPA
Annual reports
Subject |
Annual reports |
Description |
Access to the annual reports from 1997-1998 to 2007-2008, as required by the Queensland Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977. The reports include information about the activities and performance of the Agency, including financial statements. |
Availability |
Available online |
Employment
Subject |
Working for the Department of Environment and Resource Management |
Description |
Information on applying for a job at the Department of Environment and Resource Management, including benefits and conditions, the selection process, Graduate & Young Professional Program, volunteers, work experience and cadetships. |
Availability |
Available online |
Legislation
Subject |
EPBC Bilateral Agreement |
Description |
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) Bilateral Agreement between Queensland and the Commonwealth came into effect on Friday, 13 August 2004. The full title is An Agreement between the Australian Government and the State of Queensland under Section 45 of the Australian Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Relating to Environmental Assessment. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Legislation |
Description |
The Department of Environment and Resource Management administers the key Queensland environment legislation. Legislation includes: Environmental Protection Act 1994, Nature Conservation Act 1992, Marine Parks Act 2004, Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 and Queensland Heritage Act 1992. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Legislation |
Description |
Full text of legislation, including Acts and subordinate legislation, administered by the Department of Environment and Resource Management, is provided by the Office the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel. |
Availability |
Available online at |
Locations and contacts
Subject |
Contact the Department of Environment and Resource Management |
Description |
Contact details and enquiry options for the Department of Environment and Resource Management. Office location details, including regional services. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Contact the Office of Climate Change |
Description |
Contact details and enquiry options for the Queensland Office of Climate Change. |
Availability |
Available online at |
Operational plan
Subject |
Agency operational plan |
Description |
Details the strategies and activities that each division is undertaking to meet the objectives and priorities of the agency, as set out in the Strategic Plan. The ways that we will measure our achievement of these strategies and activities are also identified in this plan. |
Availability |
Contact the Customer Service Centre. |
Subject |
Agency operational plan quarterly reports |
Description |
Progress made, achievements reached or variations to the strategies and activities outlined in the Agency Operational Plan. |
Availability |
Contact the Customer Service Centre. |
Partnerships
Subject |
ecoBiz Queensland |
Description |
ecoBiz is the Department's signature partnership program with Queensland business and industry. ecoBiz assists businesses identify efficiencies in waste, water and energy for financial and environmental benefits. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Government departments and agencies |
Description |
The Department of Environment and Resource Management is involved in many partnerships with government departments and agencies, including Commonwealth, Queensland, other States and Local Government levels, as required, on specific projects or with funding initiatives. Examples are listed below: |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Government departments and agencies - Australian Government |
Description |
The Department of Environment and Resource Management, in partnership with the Australian Government (via the Queensland Wetlands Programme), developed WetlandInfo Queensland for the provision of Queensland wetland information. In 2003, the Australian and Queensland governments established the Queensland Wetlands Programme. The Programme is designed to develop and implement measures for the long-term conservation and management of wetlands in Queensland, with a focus on the Great Barrier Reef catchment consistent with actions outlined in the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. The Programme is being implemented over five years and is funded through the Great Barrier Reef Coastal Wetlands Protection Programme and the Queensland Natural Heritage Trust Wetlands Programme. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Government departments and agencies - Queensland Government |
Description |
The Clean and Healthy Air for Gladstone Project is a Queensland Government initiative, established to gain a better understanding of air pollution in the Gladstone area, and to identify any potentially associated risks to public health. The two year project is being conducted by the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) and Queensland Health (QH), working in consultation with the community and industry. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Government departments and agencies - Local Government |
Description |
The State Government has clarified the roles and responsibilities for Councils and the State Agencies in the administration of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, in order to provide improved environmental outcomes. Essentially two changes commenced on 1 January 2009 with a range of benefits to Local Governments. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Indigenous partnerships |
Description |
Indigenous partnerships operational policy regarding protected area management. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Nature refuges |
Description |
The Nature Refuge program is an initiative by the Department of Environment and Resource Management aimed to assist landholders to formally protect the significant natural and/or cultural values on their property. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Queensland Heritage Council |
Description |
The Queensland Heritage Council (QHC) is Queensland's peak heritage body, and its members work to protect and conserve our state's living history. The advice the council provides to the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability allows the most remarkable historic sites and their stories to be enjoyed by current and future generations of Queenslanders. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF) |
Description |
The Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF) assists Queensland based organisations to develop innovative technologies that reduce consumption of fossil fuels, water or greenhouse gas emissions. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Queensland Trust for Nature |
Description |
The Queensland Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit Trust established for the protection of the natural environment within the State of Queensland. The Queensland Trust for Nature operates a revolving fund that is used to buy, conserve and resell areas of Queensland with high conservation values. |
Availability |
Available online at |
Subject |
Queensland Youth Environment Council |
Description |
The Queensland Youth Environment Council provides the Queensland Government with a youth perspective on key environmental sustainability issues. Council members also act as youth leaders to enhance awareness and inspire other youths to take action to achieve a more sustainable future for Queensland. |
Availability |
Available online at |
Subject |
QWESTNet - Queensland Water and Energy Sustainable Technologies Network |
Description |
QWESTNet (Queensland Water and Energy Sustainable Technologies Network) aims to bring together sustainable technology users and retailers in an informal environment where relevant technologies, independent overviews and case studies are presented and discussed. Participants can also network with current users of sustainable technologies. |
Availability |
Available online |
Subject |
Tourism tools handbook |
Description |
Tourism tools handbook is the Department of Environment and Resource Management's online tour operator handbook. Queensland's diverse natural and cultural beauty and recreational opportunities makes it an ideal location for running nature-based commercial tour operations. For new operators, exploring the handbook will provide ideas of the opportunities available for starting businesses and will help operators understand their rights and responsibilities as tour operators conducting business in DERM-managed areas. |
Availability |
Available online |
Publication scheme
Subject |
Publication scheme |
Description |
Guide to the Department of Environment and Resource Management's publication scheme, information classes and how to access information under the Queensland Government's Right to Information. |
Availability |
Available online |
Regional boundaries
Subject |
Regional boundaries |
Description |
Maps showing regional boundaries of the former Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Services and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Regions. Scale 1:2 200 000. |
Availability |
Available online |
Reward and recognition
Subject |
Reward and recognition |
Description |
Guidelines for managers about reward and recognition. Achievement lists for: Honour Board, Australia Day Achievement Awards, Employee Excellence Awards and Photographic Competition. |
Availability |
Contact the Customer Service Centre. |
Statement of affairs
Subject |
Statement of affairs |
Description |
The Statement of Affairs provides information about the management structure and functions of the Department of Environment and Resource Management. Appendix 1 sets out a list of the agency's published documents, policies and procedures, which may be examined or purchased by members of the public. |
Availability |
Available online |
Statutory authorities
Subject |
Statutory authorities |
Description |
Reports and statements of the relevant statutory authorities and instrumentalities, including financial reporting, operations and objectives, functions and powers. Statutory authorities reporting to the Minister: Board of Trustees of Newstead House, National Trust of Queensland, Queensland Heritage Council, Queensland Recreation Areas Management Board, Wet Tropics Management Authority. |
Availability |
Available online |
Strategic plan
Subject |
Strategic plan |
Description |
Outlines priorities and strategies to achieve our Outputs. |
Availability |
Available online |
What we do
Subject |
What we do |
Description |
Role and activities of the Department of Environment and Resource Management. |
Availability |
Available online at |
Last updated: 18 August 2009
