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).
Advanced environmental offsets are a supply of offsets for future use, transfer or sale by proponents or offset providers.
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The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities commissioned GHD to undertake a study on Environmental Best Practice Port Development: An Analysis of International Approaches.
2024 update
These guidelines have been transitioned into a new accessible template with references and departmental contacts updated.
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About this draft policy statement
About this draft policy statement
2024 update
This policy statement has been updated due to changes in EPBC Act species listings.
References to the following species have been removed:
The striped legless lizard is listed as a vulnerable species under the EPBC Act. This policy statement is intended to provide guidance to proponents on the need to refer an action to which the EPBC Act applies.
The EPBC Act Condition-setting Policy outlines the Australian Government’s approach to considering state and territory approval conditions when approving a project under the EPBC Act.
As part of the National Environment Law Reform agenda, this policy provides upfront guidance on the role of offsets in environmental impact assessments, and how the department considers the suitability of a proposed offset.
This Policy Statement provides guidance on determining whether an event or circumstance is an 'indirect consequence' of an action for the purposes of the EPBC Act.
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This Policy Statement describes how, and to which extent, a person's environmental history may be relevant to decision making under the EPBC Act.
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To 'delegate' is to give powers or functions to another person to act as an agent. The agent can then exercise the power or function in their own right.