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Open for submission

As environmental practitioners, it is important for our voice to be heard on a range of significant matters. We encourage our members to actively contribute to policy submissions in collaboration with others and as individuals.

This page is regularly updated with current opportunities. If you'd like to contribute to an EIANZ submission, contact us at communication@eianz.org to find out how.

Federal / Australia

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Consultation closes

2026 Climate Change Authority Annual Progress Advice consultation paper

Climate Change Authority 9 August 2026

Draft Conservation Advice – Sandhill Pine Woodlands Riverina, Murray Darling Depression and NSW South Western Slopes bioregions

DCCEEW 10 August 2026

Draft Woolwich Dock and Parklands Management Plan 2026

DCCEEW 10 August 2026

Consultation on species listing eligibility and conservation actions: five listing assessments

DCCEEW 17 August 2026

Proposed change to the Soil Organic Carbon Method 2021 Supplement

DCCEEW 18 August 2026

Water Act 2007 Review

DCCEEW 31 August 2026

Species listing eligibility and conservation actions – Kumbadjena toolbrunupensis

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 14 September 2026

Consultation on the Climate Active program (2026)

DCCEEW 18 September 2026
Expressions of interest (EOI) to provide report writing and consultant services under the ATSIHPA DCCEEW Opens: 22 September 2025

Draft National Recovery Plan for the Monsoon Vine Thickets on the Coastal Sand Dunes of Dampier Peninsula

DCCEEW 26 September 2026

Proposal to prepare six draft management plans for 44 Australian Marine Parks

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 30 September 2026

Proposed changes to Norfolk, Lord Howe and Gifford marine parks

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 30 September 2026

Draft National Recovery Plan for the south-eastern red-tailed black cockatoo

DCCEEW 7 October 2026

Draft National Recovery Plan for the gang-gang cockatoo

DCCEEW 7 October 2026

National and Commonwealth heritage nominations round

DCCEEW 16 October 2026

Victoria

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Jurisdiction/Organisation

Consultation closes

Moreton Hill Wind Farm Environment Report

Victoria 7 August 2026

Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy

Victoria 23 August 2026

New Zealand

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Jurisdiction/Organisation

Consultation closes

Consultation on Wellington District Plan heritage provisions

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport 19 August 2026

New Zealand Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill

New Zealand Parliament 20 August 2026

National park management plan for Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

New Zealand 20 October 2026

Application form for a science assessment of a carbon removal activity

New Zealand Not stated on page

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