Doctors for the Environment Australia has a long history of strongly advocating to all levels of government to take action to combat climate change. A major part of our advocacy work is ensuring a health perspective is considered in climate change discussions and actions. One avenue is the writing of submissions on key areas which our dedicated members undertake under the guidance of our Research, Education and Advocacy Committee.
Our most recent submissions are listed below:
2025
2025_02 VIC Building Electrification - Regulatory Impact Statement
2025_02 South Australia's Draft Biodiversity Bill
2025_01 Draft Territory Coordinator Bill
2025_01 Browse Carbon Capture and Storage (WA)
2025_01 Pre-Budget Submission
2024
2024_12 DEA_MAPW QON Nuclear Power Inquiry
2024_11 Nuclear Power Parliamentary Inquiry
2024_11 The Future Generations Policy Roadmap
2024_10 NSW Plastics: the way forward
2024_10 Reform of Packaging Regulations
2024_10 Viva Gas Terminal VIC Supplementary ESS Inquiry
2024_10 Draft Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plan for the Energy Sector 2024
2024_09 Medicare Benefits Schedule Health assessment items review
2024_08 Valhalla Gas Exploration Appraisal Program
2024_07 AHPRA: Review of Criminal History Standard
2024_07 Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap
2024_07 Port of Hastings Port Development Strategy submission
2024_07 Tahmoor South Coal Modification
2024_07 Nature Positive (EPA) Bill 2024
2024_07 National Urban Policy Submission
2024_07 Vic Minimum Standards for Rental Properties and Rooming Houses
2024_07 Renewable Energy Zone Project (TAS)
To access all of the submissions authored by Doctors for the Environment Australia's members please click here