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independent review of the EPBC Act interim report

EPBC Act failing to protect the environment

5 August 20205 August 2020 TMBF

The interim report arising from the current review of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation confirmed the alarming state of decline of Australia’s natural environment and iconic places, and reached the conclusion that the EPBC Act is ineffective. Among a…

Critically endangered Eastern curlew, Oyster Point Cleveland, copyright 3-3-2019, Chris Walker

EPBC Act review submission

1 May 20205 August 2020 TMBF

Critically Endangered Eastern Curlew – Photo by Chris Walker The Moreton Bay Foundation recently made a submission to the review of the Environmental Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the most important piece of environmental legislation in Australia. The submission indicated:…

Endangered Dugong flanked by Golden Trevally

Extension to submissions for EPBC Act review

21 January 20205 August 2020 TMBF

The Australian Government has announced an independent review of the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwth), as required every 10 years. The EPBC Act is the most important piece of legislation underpinning Australian environmental law and protects matters of…