Significant impact guidelines for the endangered spot-tailed quoll Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (southeastern mainland population) and the use of 1080

Last updated: 6 October 2026

2009
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

Nationally threatened species and ecological communities guidelines
EPBC Act Policy Statement 3.4

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About this policy statement

The spot-tailed quoll Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (southeastern mainland population) is listed as endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This policy statement is intended to assist you in determining whether a proposed 1080 baiting program for pest control is likely to have a significant impact on the spot-tailed quoll (southeastern mainland population).

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 available which provide further guidance.

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