Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Department overview
Formed1 July 2022
Preceding agencies
JurisdictionAustralian Government
Ministers responsible
Department executive
Websitewww.dcceew.gov.au

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

  1. ^ "Administrative Arrangements Order made on 23 June 2022" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 23 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Administrative Arrangements Order made on 1 June 2022" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 June 2022. p. 49,50.
  3. ^ "Albanese government restores abolished environment department but avoids major public service overhaul". ABC News. 2 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Announcement of Department Secretaries". Prime Minister of Australia. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.


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