EPBC Act Policy Statement - Consideration of a person's environmental history when making decisions under the EPBC Act

Last updated: 22 September 2026

2013
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

BIO272.0613

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Overview

This Policy Statement describes how, and to which extent, a person's environmental history may be relevant to decision making under the EPBC Act.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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