On 28 March 2025 the government assumed a Caretaker role. Information on websites maintained by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the conclusion of the caretaker period.

The role of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) as a regulator is to administer, monitor and enforce the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Act 2010 (BEED Act) and associated regulations. 

In accordance with the Department of Finance Regulator Performance Guide, the department will report performance in department corporate plans and annual reports under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). 

You can read DCCEEW annual reports on the DCCEEW website.

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