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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.

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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