Supporting resources and information
This section lists key resources and further information about the EPBC reforms. If you need anything else, please contact the Conservation Council of WA.
Submissions and Inquiry information
Australian Government | Environment protection reforms information
https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/epbc/epbc-act-reform
Senate Inquiry | Main page for the Environment Protection Reform Bills Inquiry
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/EPRBill48P
Existing submissions | Read submissions already made to the Senate Inquiry
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/EPRBill48P/Submissions
Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee | Watch inquiry hearings and parliamentary debate through livestreams and recordings
https://www.youtube.com/@AUSParliamentLive/streams
Environmental Justice Australia general advice on writing a submission | Submission writing toolkit
https://envirojustice.org.au/submission-toolkit
Key analysis and commentary
Conservation Council of WA | Op-ed by Executive Director Matt Roberts “Australia’s environment minister should be fighting for nature – not faster approvals”
https://www.ccwa.org.au/fightingfornature
Environmental Justice Australia | Legal guide summarising the five major issues identified in the Bills
https://envirojustice.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EJA-EPBC-reform-submission-guide-101125.pdf
Environmental Defenders Office | EPBC reform overview and submission guidance
https://www.edo.org.au/2025/11/14/epbc-act-reforms-get-your-submission-in
Joint position of State and Territory conservation councils across Australia, including Conservation Council of WA | Read the open letter
https://environmentvictoria.org.au/2025/11/24/joint-position-of-state-and-territory-conservation-councils-on-epbc-act-reform
Aboriginal Land Councils’ perspectives | NT Land Councils express concerns about consultation failures
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-29/nt-aboriginal-land-councils-accuse-federal-gov-consult-failure/105946474
Biodiversity Council | Resources and analysis
https://biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/getting-the-epbc-act-right
Climate Council | EPBC submission guide and climate context
https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/actions/epbc-submission
Explainers, webinars and events
Environmental Justice Australia Webinar | Australia’s Environment Laws: What’s in the reform package?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jdAU3Jn8DM
Australian Marine Conservation Society | EPBC explainer video (Instagram Reel)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRgg6D6jWwZ