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Submission to the Draft Western Swamp Tortoise Environmental Protection Policy 2026
10 August 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Environmental Protection (Western Swamp Tortoise Habitat) Policy 2026 (‘the draft EPP’).
Submission to the Managing the biodiversity impacts of renewable energy - guidance and advisory notes
29 July 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on Managing the biodiversity impacts of renewable energy - guidance and advisory notes.
Submission to the Victoria’s draft Adaptation Action Plans 2027-31
22 July 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on Victoria’s draft Adaptation Action Plans 2027-31 (the draft Plans). Anticipating, preparing and responding to climate impacts is critical for all states and territories.
Submission to the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets
3 June 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets (Offset Standard).
Open Letter: Intergenerational Equity demands greater investment in the protection and care of nature
2 June 2026
An open letter to the Prime Minister and other ministers from more than 400 scientists, young people, Indigenous leaders, and conservation experts about the need for conservation investment.
Submission to the National Environmental Standard for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES)
27 May 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft National Environmental Standard for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES Standard).
Submission in response to the Cat Management in Tasmania Discussion Paper
22 May 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Cat Management in Tasmania Discussion Paper, which will inform the delivery of a new five-year Tasmanian Cat Management Plan.
Submission to the Sydney Region Growth Centres extension of biodiversity certification
18 May 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed extension of the biodiversity certification of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006.
