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:
2024
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)
2024_05 Targets, Pathways and Progress - Climate Change Authority
2024_04 Waste Reduction and Recycling Policies
2024_04 Future of Central Highlands State Forests
2024_04 National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper
2024_03 Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles
2024_03 Offshore Petroleum & Greenhouse Gas Storage Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
2024_03 Cleaner, Cheaper to Run Cars: The Australian New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
2024_03 Clarifying consultation requirements for offshore oil and gas storage regulatory approvals
2024_02 Protecting the Spirit of Sea Country Bill
2024_02 Potential for Human Rights Act for South Australia
2024_02 Health technology assessment policy and methods review – consultation 2
2024_02 Pre-Budget Submission 2024-2025
2024_01 First Nations Clean Energy Strategy
To access all of the submissions authored by Doctors for the Environment Australia's members please click here