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The new Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) will focus on boosting productivity in Victoria’s world-class food and fibre sector, managing our natural resources, protecting our environment and responding to fire, flood and biosecurity emergencies. DEPI has been formed from the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Department of Primary Industries. Our Ministers
Reforms to Victoria's native vegetation permitted clearing regulations
New reforms to Victoria's native vegetation permitted clearing regulations designed to deliver better environmental outcomes.
Development meets conservation: Biodiversity Conservation Strategy released today
The Victorian Government has released a new Biodiversity Conservation Strategy to give the developers of new suburbs greater certainty while ensuring our threatened species have somewhere to live.
New Department of Environment and Primary Industries
The State Government announced changes to the Victorian Public Service that included DSE and DPI forming one new department by 1 July 2013 - the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI).
Point Nepean National Park Master Plan and Quarantine Station
The Point Nepean National Park Master Plan has announced its intention to run an Expression of Interest to seek investment in the Quarantine Station precinct.Latest News
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Victorian water innovation a world-beater at Chelsea
Victorian business Fleming’s Nurseries has won best-in-show at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show, highlighting the world-leading water innovation being developed here in Victoria.
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2012/13 Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants Program - now open
A range of grants are now available to support of the work of Victoria's volunteer wildlife rehabilitators.
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Mount Buffalo Chalet redevelopment
The government has announced plans to redevelop the Mt Buffalo Chalet to provide a day visitor facility and pave the way for further redevelopment in the future.
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Remaking of the Wildlife Regulations and release of the Regulatory Impact Statement
The public are invited to have their say on the proposed Wildlife Regulations 2013 and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS).
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Communities for Nature small grants 2012 recipients
80 groups have been granted funding under Communities for Naturefor small projects that focus on practical actions to achieve environmental outcomes in their local areas.
