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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The Offsets ground truthing – Summary Report 2023 presents findings from a pilot to:
The Australian Government has developed policy and guidance on outcomes-based conditions under the EPBC Act.
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About the document
The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for revegetating koala habitat that incorporate current knowledge of koala habitat requirements and nutritional ecology from peer-reviewed literature.
This Significant impact guideline provide overarching guidance on determining whether an action is likely to have a significant impact on a matter protected under the EPBC Act 1999.
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This Significant impact guideline applies to:
The recent consultation on proposed updates to the Significant Impact Guidelines 1.3 has now closed. Thank you to everyone who contributed. We aim to publish a revised version of the updated guidelines soon.
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The southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) is listed as endangered under national environment law, the 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 is intended to provide guidance for stakeholders in determining whether a proposed action is likely to have a significant impact on the species.
This policy statement is intended to provide guidance for stakeholders in determining whether a proposed action is likely to have a significant impact on the species.
This report summarises knowledge about the southern bent-wing bat. It uses information about their ecology and behaviour to assess their risk of colliding with wind turbines.
