The NSW Environment Protection Authority
protects the community and our environment

A volunteer collects plastic bottles on the ocean shore

We are seeking feedback on our proposed actions and timeframes to address unnecessary and problematic plastics.

a group of young people sitting around a table

Engaging with young people

We are strengthening our relationship with young people and listening to their views on the environment.

Young Ibis on the wing, Gwydir Wetlands, Northern NSW

Regulatory, policy and legislative updates

Summary of recent regulatory, policy and legislative updates. Listed with most recent update first.

Glennies Creek coal mine stockpile

Public consultation on the regulation of NSW coal mine licences

We are inviting the public to have their say on the regulation of coal mines across NSW.

Litter on a beach

More than $4 million to tackle litter and illegal dumping

The Minns Labor Government is tackling illegal dumping and litter head on by rolling out more than $4 million to help councils.

Henry Head walking track, Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Key NSW environment act celebrates 25 years

This year the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) marked 25 years since the groundbreaking Protection of the Environment.

two EPA officers sampling soil

Community news

Updates on issues we are currently managing.

Some single-use plastic objects including cutlery and straws

Plastics

The supply of some single-use plastics are now being phased-out in NSW. Find out more and whether any exemptions apply to.

Starting Scraps

New funding for Councils to go FOGO

The third round of the NSW Government’s $46 million Go FOGO grants program is now open, supporting councils across the state. Read more

Failure to clean up waste costs Central Coast man nearly $200,000

Central Coast man, Mr Thomas Hughes has been fined more than $112,000 for failing to comply with a Court order requiring the. Read more

Next steps to tackle problematic plastics for a cleaner and safer NSW

The NSW Government is seeking community and industry feedback on new proposals to tackle problematic plastic waste, promote more. Read more

Community input guides Cadia mine licence review

New water and air monitoring programs could be included in conditions on Cadia gold mine’s operations following the NSW Environment. Read more