State of the environment reporting is an internationally recognised approach to assessing changes in all aspects of our environment. Since 2010, Biotext has been a strategic partner throughout the intensive process of developing and producing this important national report.

Every 5 years, independent experts conduct a national assessment of the state of Australia’s environment, which reports on the current condition and trends of our environment and what this means for the future. It is a key publication of the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, forming a resource that informs decision makers and the public, to shape policy and action. 

Working with the authors, department and web development teams, Biotext has worked to plan, shape, write, edit and design clear and engaging content for the 2021, 2016 and 2011 reports.

In recognition of the strength of the content, the 2021 Australia State of the Environment website won the Best in Show for Content at the 2023 Australian Web Awards.

The 2021 State of the Environment report website exemplifies the best-practice presentation of complex content, demonstrating how a website can present scientific content in an engaging way to meet the needs of several audiences.

It also demonstrates the success of a collaborative and agile approach between government, environmental, content and web experts. The team – with the department, authors, Biotext and EY Digital – developed clear content and effective information design to meet government, industry, research and community needs.

From the award nomination