Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, MCERT

01 July 2026

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Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport from 1 July 2026.

MCERT brings together housing, transport, the environment, local government and regional development so decisions about growth, infrastructure and the natural environment are better connected, better evidenced and focused on long-term public value.

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