The NSW Government is encouraging feedback on the statutory review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act that is being led by…[Read More]
Federal Government releases its response to Independent Review on EPBC Act
Published: February 6, 2023
The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released its response to the Independent Review of…[Read More]
Farmer enters Enforceable Undertaking for clearing his land
Published: April 25, 2022
A farmer in NSW has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with NSW Department of Planning and Environment following the clearing…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINE: Applications for a permit to clear native vegetation relating to carbon farming projects
Published: April 25, 2022
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released the new Guideline: Applications for a permit to clear…[Read More]
Lodging EPBC Act referrals – new process commences 7 April 2022
Published: April 11, 2022
The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has made improvements on the way they process environmental assessments under…[Read More]
Policy changes for managing biofouling for ships: Commences 15 June 2022
Published: February 7, 2022
International ships arriving in Australian waters will see a change in how they manage biofouling in 2022.Mr Andrew Tongue, Deputy…[Read More]
$250K fine for companies after clearing cockatoo habitat – contravening Australia’s national environment law – the EPBC Act
Published: February 7, 2022
A reminder that Federal Government approval must be sought before commencing activities that could have a significant impact on matters…[Read More]
New guideline for clearing referrals and other clearing related EP Act amendments
Published: October 29, 2021
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released the following information to support the next tranche of amendments…[Read More]
Illegal clearing of native vegetation
Published: October 8, 2021
A $30,000 fine has been issued to a Wheatbelt person for illegally clearing 210 hectares of native vegetation on his…[Read More]
2021 Finalised Priority Assessment List of species and ecological communities
Published: October 1, 2021
The Federal Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley, has determined the 2021 Finalised Priority Assessment List (FPAL) of items that will be…[Read More]
