Department of Environment, Science and Innovation

Department overview Our department recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and vibrant culture contributes to our lives. As a diverse organisation, the department brings together key areas of work to achieve our objectives for a better Queensland. By being effective leaders and partners in managing, protecting and restoring Queensland’s natural environment and heritage, we help ensure the health and prosperity of current and future generations. A summary of the department’s objectives and key strategies to achieve these outcomes is outlined in the department’s strategic plan. As part of our commitment to eliminating domestic and family violence in Queensland, the department is a White Ribbon Australia accredited workplace. Environment Responsibility: protect and manage our parks, forests and the Great Barrier Reef for current and future generations enhance Queensland’s ecosystems conserve and protect Queensland’s biodiversity and threatened species protect significant heritage places implement improved waste management and resource recovery develop and deliver programs supporting climate action avoid, minimise or mitigate impacts to the environment. Science Responsibility: lead the development of science strategy for government deliver scientific expertise to protect and manage our environment and natural resource base support the development of Queensland’s science sector. Innovation Responsibility: build our innovation economy to drive economic growth and create jobs in our regions support the development of the state’s innovation driven enterprises and innovation ecosystem promote the importance and contribution of entrepreneurship and investment in Queensland work with government, industry and the community to grow and develop our innovation precincts and places.