The EPBC Act, Referrals and Opportunities to Comment

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Key takeaways

Outlines the purpose of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)

Explains what is meant by MNES (Matters of National Environmental Significance), controlled actions

Outlines the referral and approval processes, including single touch approvals

Briefly explains the rights to appeal decisions made under the EPBC Act

Key actions

Read: The Significant Impact Guidelines published by the Commonwealth and Actions affecting Commonwealth land and actions by Commonwealth Agencies for more information about what a ‘significant impact’ is

Visit: The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Invitations to Comment to view the current referrals and publish your comments.

Visit: The Department’s Environment Assessment Manual to learn more about each assessment process.

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