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Open for submission
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
Open for comment |
Jurisdiction/Organisation |
Consultation closes |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 25 September 2026 | |
| DCCEEW | 26 September 2026 | |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 28 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 |
| DCCEEW | 7 October 2026 | |
Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026 |
Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee | 9 October 2026 |
Environment Protection Reform Consultation: Shaping the Next Phase of Environmental Reforms |
DCCEEW | 13 October 2026 |
| DCCEEW | 16 October 2026 | |
Proposed standards for management of industrial chemicals under IChEMS |
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 23 October 2026, 5 pm AEDT |
| Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 13 November 2026 |
New South Wales
Open for comment |
Jurisdiction/Organisation |
Consultation closes |
Strategic assessment of NSW forestry – draft terms of reference |
NSW Natural Resources Commission | 16 October 2026, 11:59 pm AEDT |
Queensland
Open for comment |
Jurisdiction/Organisation |
Consultation closes |
| Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning | 26 October 2026 |
South Australia
Open for comment |
Jurisdiction/Organisation |
Consultation closes |
| Department of Primary Industries and Regions | 18 October 2026 |
Victoria
Open for comment |
Jurisdiction/Organisation |
Consultation closes |
| Corangamite Catchment Management Authority | 30 September 2026 |
New Zealand
Open for comment |
Jurisdiction/Organisation |
Consultation closes |
| Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport | 16 October 2026 | |
| New Zealand | 20 October 2026 | |
| New Zealand Department of Conservation | 13 November 2026, 4 pm NZDT | |
Application form for a science assessment of a carbon removal activity |
New Zealand | Open; no closing date stated |
Submission resources
Find your local federal and state government submission pages below:
Australia
- Climate Change Authority
- Department of Climate Change, the Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW)
- Department of Science, Industry and Resources (DSIR)
- National Environmental Law Association (NELA)
- Parliament of Australia
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Aotearoa New Zealand
We acknowledge and value the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples in the protection and management of environmental values through their involvement in decisions and processes, and the application of traditional Indigenous knowledge.