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Environment Victoria
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Independent & not for profit, we’ve been working to look after Victoria’s environment since 1969 — Join us https://envict.org/join-us

Authorised by Jono La Nauze, CEO
Big news, big celebration! 🖤💛❤️✊🏾
Last week, Victoria made history by passing #Treaty legislation. Generations of First Nations Elders and communities have fought hard for this moment – one we can all be proud to celebrate 😊
📅 Save the date: Fri 12 December. More details to come.
#TreatyForVictoria
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
On The Nationals recent decision to formally abandon their commitment to net zero:
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Last night we had the pleasure of celebrating 7 amazing groups & individuals at our Community Environment Awards 🎉

From rehabilitating waterways to stopping fossil fuel projects – they're all doing incredible things for our environment.

Learn more about the winners here envict.org/2025-winners
October 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Good news for #wetlands! 💦 Four sites in #Melbourne and the Bellarine are nominated for #Ramsar listing – a global nod to their beauty, wildlife and cultural value. That means more protection for precious ecosystems and endangered birds like the curlew sandpiper (pictured). Photo by Vedant Kasambe.
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It's here! ❤️🖤💛 We’re about to see the first ever #Treaty with First Peoples in the country become reality – right here in our beautiful state.

Please join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing the news!

#Treaty #treatyforvictoria #FirstNations #alwayswasalwayswillbe
September 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Victoria is on the precipice of #Treaty with First Peoples – a historic opportunity to build a better future for Country and communities across the state ❤️🖤💛

But what exactly is it? Find out at envict.org/what-is-treaty

#treatyforvictoria #alwayswasalwayswillbe #firstnations #TreatyNow
September 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
#TREATY FOR VICTORIA ❤️🖤💛

Find out more and get involved (a thread)👇🏽

Photo by Johan Mouchet
August 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Restoring floodplain wetlands cut carbon emissions by 39% in just one year – plus it boosted drought resilience, soil moisture + water quality! 🌿💧 #Vic study shows nature can bounce back fast when we let water flow.
🔗 www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2025/jul/wetlands
#NaturePositive #ClimateSolutions
July 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Last week, the #Yoorrook Justice Commission released its final reports – calling for urgent reform across land, water & the environment.

Environment Victoria welcomes these findings & stands with First Peoples calling for truth, justice & self-determination.
July 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Want to talk about #Treaty but not sure how?

Join Common Threads’ Together for Treaty convo workshop this Sat 12 July, 3–4:30pm AEST. Learn from First Nations leaders + build support for justice.

RSVP: events.humanitix.com/treaty-conve...

#NAIDOC2025 #TogetherForTreaty #SupportTreaty
July 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
It’s #NAIDOC Week! A time to honour the strength, resilience & achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

2025 marks 50 years of NAIDOC, with the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”

How will you be celebrating this week? ❤️🖤💛💚💙🤍
July 7, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Wondering what the federal #election result means for our #rivers in the #MurrayDarlingBasin? 💧🌱

Our Healthy Rivers Campaigner Tyler Roche has you covered.

Read the full article here: www.environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/06/23/what-does-the-federal-election-result-mean-for-the-murray-darling/
June 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
After walking more than 400km across Victoria, the #WalkForTruth arrives at Parliament House today, carrying the voices and lessons of 4 years of truth-telling led by the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

#Yoorrook #TruthTelling #FirstNationsJustice #Treaty
June 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Today is National Sorry Day – a time to acknowledge and remember the Stolen Generations. Sorry must mean action not just words, and we hope the upcoming Treaty process in Victoria will create real and lasting change.
May 26, 2025 at 3:38 AM
#WalkForTruth: Join First Nations leaders on a 400km journey to #Treaty in Victoria. Starting Sun 18 May in Portland, arriving at Parliament House Wed 18 June. Walk in truth, unity and understanding. Info & sign-up: yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/events/walkf...
May 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The Gippsland Lakes are in crisis — toxic blooms, PFAS pollution & fish kills are threatening this precious ecosystem.

It’s been 26 years since the last audit.
We need an independent CSIRO review now:
Sign the petition 👉 www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...

#EnvironmentalJustice
April 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
#Nuclear safety breaches, failures & accidents happen far more often than many people realise ☢️☢️☢️

Chernobyl, Fukushima & Three Mile Island are just the most catastrophic examples in a very long list.

Learn more here envict.org/nuclear-facts
April 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A big day! Today Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park are in court challenging the government's approval of destructive 'wetland engineering' projects.

Learn more about the case and make a donation to support them here chuffed.org/project/murr...
April 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A quick reminder (via @ketanjoshi.co) of why clean energy technology is far cheaper than relying on over-complicated and out-dated fossil fuels ...
April 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
MEDIA RELEASE: Major Australian charities slam undemocratic changes to election rules.

"The rushed process has led to critical drafting errors that will severely limit the ability of charities to advocate during election periods."

www.strongercharities.org.au/2025/02/13/m...
February 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We stand in solidarity with @transjusticeau.bsky.social

This Saturday, Feb 8th, communities across Australia are standing up for trans youth and their right to access gender-affirming care. Join the National Day of Action, find your local event: transjustice.org.au/youth/
#ProtectTransYouth
February 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
February 5, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Care about improving transport in Melbourne's west? Join the Better Buses Parade this Sunday or the Werribee By-election Transport Forum next Wednesday, organised by @foe.org.au
January 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
First Nations have been campaigning for Treaty for generations, & today official negotiations kick off in Vic!

This is a huge moment. Together, let’s accept the truth about how Aboriginal people have been treated, heal injustices + commit to a fairer society.

www.firstpeoplesvic.org/treaty
November 21, 2024 at 5:11 AM