EPBC Act - Draft referral guidelines for the endangered southern brown bandicoot (eastern), Isoodon obesulus obesulus

Last updated: 15 July 2026

2011
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

Listed threatened species
EPBC Act Policy Statement

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About this draft policy statement

The southern brown bandicoot (eastern), Isoodon obesulus obesulus is listed as an endangered species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Endangered species are a matter of national environmental significance.

This policy statement is intended to provide guidance to proponents on the need to refer an action to which the EPBC Act applies.

This policy statement should be read in conjunction with Significant impact guidelines 1.1 - matters of national environmental significance.

There may be other EPBC Act policy statements which provide further guidance.

About the public comment process

The public comment period for these guidelines has now closed. If you have any new research or information on the species which can contribute to future policy revisions, or if you have any questions on the guidelines, email speciespolicy@dcceew.gov.au. 

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