EPBC Act Self Assessment Guidelines - World Heritage properties and National and Commonwealth Heritage places

Last updated: 22 September 2026

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You may need to submit a referral to us if your proposed action may have a significant impact on a World Heritage property and National and Commonwealth Heritage places.

The EPBC Act Self-Assessment guidelines (World Heritage properties and National and Commonwealth Heritage places) assist with undertaking a heritage self-assessment. 

This document aims to assist with:

  • identifying whether significant impacts are likely or not 
  • deciding whether to refer a proposed action to us for formal assessment
  • collating and providing adequate baseline information as a part of the referral process, if significant impacts are likely
  • collating adequate information that support a decision not to refer if significant impacts are not likely.