We have strong laws in place to protect our environment. They help us to protect our unique plants, animals, habitats and places. You can access data and publications that will help you understand the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
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This document provides information regarding the ecology and threats of the ghost bat. Survey requirements and mitigation measures are also discussed.
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This document collates information on the impacts of noise, light and dust on grey-headed flying-fox camps. Assessment of impacts, monitoring and avoidance/mitigation measures are also discussed.
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This document provides information regarding the ecology and threats of the Pilbara leaf-nosed bat. Survey requirements and mitigation measures are also discussed.
About this policy statement
This Significant Impact Guideline applies to:
When more carbon dioxide (CO₂) goes into the air, global temperatures rise. To plan for the future, we need to know how much CO₂ is being released and how much is taken out of the air.
About the summaries
This document is a summary of findings for compliance audits completed during 2015 under the Department’s Compliance Auditing Plan.
The projects audited were:
About the summaries
Below is a summary of findings for compliance audits completed to date during 2016 under the Department’s Compliance Auditing Plan.
The projects audited were:
About the summaries
Below is a summary of findings for compliance audits completed to date during 2017 under the Department’s Compliance Auditing Plan.
The projects audited were:
The Department is responsible for a range of regulatory functions under the EPBC Act and the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981.
About the draft Cost Recovery Implementation Statement
About the Cost Recovery Implementation Statement
About these draft referral guidelines