Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
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| Formed | 1 July 2022 |
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| Jurisdiction | Australian Government |
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| Website | www |
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is a department of the Australian Government. The department was established on 1 July 2022, superseding the water and environment functions from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and energy functions from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.[1][2][3]
The current and inaugural head of the department is the Secretary, David Fredericks.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Administrative Arrangements Order made on 23 June 2022" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Administrative Arrangements Order made on 1 June 2022" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 June 2022. p. 49,50.
- ^ "Albanese government restores abolished environment department but avoids major public service overhaul". ABC News. 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Announcement of Department Secretaries". Prime Minister of Australia. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
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