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Policy Submissions

Policy Submissions

EIANZ prepares formal submissions on behalf of its members on government policies related to the environment. Submissions are prepared at the Division/Chapter/Special Interest Section level, as well as at the organisational/Board level.

The Institute is always looking for volunteers to contribute to policy submissions. If you are a member interested in being involved, please contact communication@eianz.org.

Date
Policy Submission
Prepared by
November 2025 Senate Submission EPBC Reform 2025 EIANZ
November 2025 Fast Track Amendment Bill NZ Chapter
October 2025 WA Submission SEP for Cockburn Sound WA Division
October 2025 EIANZ Submission - Strategy for Nature Implementation EIANZ
September 2025 EIANZ Submission to the Productivity Commission EIANZ
August 2025 EIANZ SA Division submission to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee - Algal Blooms in South Australia SA Division
July 2025

RMA Reform Submission Package 1 – Infrastructure and development

RMA Reform Submission Package 2 – Primary sector

RMA Reform Submission Package 3 – Freshwater policy

NZ Chapter
July 2025 Economic Reform Roundtable Submission EIANZ
July 2025 WA Submission Our Waterways Future Ecology SIS
July 2025 WA Submission Draft Practice Guide WA Division
July 2025 EP Act 1994 - Realising Efficiencies and Streamlining – Consultation Paper SEQ Division
July 2025 NSW Draft Heritage Strategy NSW Division
Heritage SIS
HER-SEAC
May 2025 Submission to Approvals Fast Track Taskforce NT Division
April 2025 SEA CoP submission to the UN Office of the High Commissioner Special Rapporteur | Environmental impact assessments, strategic environmental impact assessments and the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment Strategic Environmental Assessment CoP
February 2025 EIANZ-SA Division submission to South Australia’s Draft Biodiversity Bill SA Division
January 2025 Submission on consultation draft of Territory Coord Bill NT Division
November 2024 Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand's 2035 international climate change target Climate Change SIS
October 2024 Submission on the Proposed Nature Repair Method: Replanting Native Forest and Woodland Ecosystems EIANZ
October 2024 Submission on the Proposed Nature Repair Method: Outline of the Biodiversity Assessment Instrument EIANZ
October 2024 Submission on IPART Discussion Paper on Monitoring the NSW Biodiversity Credits Market Biodiversity Offsets CoP
September 2024 Submission on the QLD Biodiversity Strategy Consultation Performance Framework SEQ Division
August 2024 EIANZ Feedback on Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Code of Conduct

Biodiversity Offsets CoP

NSW Division

August 2024 Submission on Aotearoa New Zealand's Emissions Reduction Plan Climate Change SIS
July 2024 Submission on standard conditions and risk criteria NT Division
July 2024 Submission on the DRAFT National Roadmap for protecting
and conserving 30% of Australia's land by 2030
Ecology SIS & IEWG
July 2024 Submission to Senate Inquiry into The Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024 [Provisions] and other related Bills EIANZ
May 2024 Submission on the Climate Commission's draft advice on Aotearoa New Zealand's Fourth Emissions Budget (2036-2040) Climate Change SIS
May 2024 Submission on the Climate Change Authority Issues Paper Climate Change SIS
April 2024 Submission on Australia's new Nature Positive laws EIANZ
April 2024 Submission on the Net Zero Economy Authority Climate Change SIS
April 2024 Submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill NZ Chapter
April 2024 Submission on the National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper Climate Change SIS
March 2024 Submission on Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate related Financial Information, October 2023 Climate Change SIS
March 2024 EIANZ SA Submission - Biodiversity Act Discussion Paper SA Division
January 2024 Submission on Draft Renewable Energy Guidelines NSW Division
December 2023 EIANZ Feedback on second consultation on Australia's new national environment laws EIANZ
November 2023 Submission to Inquiry into Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023 Climate Change SIS
November 2023 EIANZ Feedback on initial consultation on Australia's new national environment laws EIANZ
October 2023 Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Middle Arm Industrial Precinct EIANZ
September 2023 Environmental Mining Reform Program – EP Act amendments NT Division
September 2023 Australian Universities Accord Interim Report Submission EIANZ
August 2023 Submission to the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act Review Biodiversity Offsets CoP & Ecology SIS
August 2023 EIANZ WA Submission DMIRS MDCP discussion paper WA Division
June 2023 Submission on Australian Government's Inquiry into Greenwashing Policy and Standards Committee
April 2023 Draft principles to guide recognition of OECMs in Australia Ecology SIS
April 2023 Review of NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act Ecology SIS
April 2023 EIANZ WA Submission Scheme amendments WA Division
March 2023 Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 SEQ Division
March 2023 Submission of DMIRS POW and eligible mining activity framework guidance WA Division
February 2023 Nature Repair Market Bill - Exposure Draft Policy and Standards Committee
February 2023 Natural and Built Environment Act - Draft NZ Chapter
February 2023 Treasury's climate-related financial disclosure discussion paper Climate Change SIS
February 2023 Submission of Petroleum legislation amendment Bill (No 2) 2022 WA Division
December 2022 EIANZ WA Submission - Industry Environmental Regulation Reform WA Division
December 2022 EIANZ WA Submission to DBCA on Draft 2024-2033 Forest Management Plan WA Division
November 2022 Draft Territory Biodiversity Offsets Policy and Technical Guidelines NT Division
October 2022 Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 SEQ Division
September 2022 Safeguard Mechanism reform: consultation paper Climate Change SIS
September 2022 Integrity of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme | supplementary submission Ecology SIS
September 2022 EIANZ's call to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Climate Change SIS
September 2022 EIANZ WA Submission on GHG Environmental Factor Guideline V2 WA Division
July 2022 Exposure draft of amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 NZ Chapter
July 2022 Exposure Draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity 2022 NZ Chapter
July 2022 EIANZ Offset Submission WA Division
June 2022 Victoria's emissions reduction target for 2035 - Independent Panel Climate Change SIS
April 2022 Australian Accounting Standards Board Exposure Draft 321 Environmental Accounting SIS
March 2022 Biodiversity Conservation Fund Charge System Ecology SIS
September 2021 Inquiry into the Integrity of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Ecology SIS
July 2021 Species Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions for the Koala EIANZ
January 2021 Climate Change Commission Draft Report NZ Chapter
December 2020 Proposed Legislative Framework for Waste-derived Materials WA Division
October 2020 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill WA Division
August 2020 A Stronger Tomorrow: State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper WA Division
July 2020 Review of the Waste Levy WA Division
July 2020 Closing the Loop: Waste Reforms for a Circular Economy WA Division
July 2020 COVID-19 Recovery: An Opportunity to Invest in an Environmentally Sustainable Future WA Division
April 2020 Submission to the EPBC Act Review EIANZ
March 2020 Submission on Proposed NPS Indigenous Biodiversity 2019 NZ Chapter
February 2020 Submission on Native Vegetation in Western Australia Issues Paper WA Division
January 2020 Submission on Proposed Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 WA Division
January 2020 Draft Guideline: Air Emissions WA Division
November 2019 EIANZ WA Climate Change issue paper submission WA Division
November 2019 Draft North Queensland Regional Plan SEQ Division
June 2019 EIANZ WA DWER Fitzroy River Water Allocation Plan Memorandum WA Division
October 2018 NC Breeding places submission SEQ Division
September 2018 Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 NT Division
September 2018 Environment Protection Authority Amendment Bill 2018 NT Division
July 2018 DWER Guide to licensing submission WA Division
June 2018 Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 consultation paper submission

WA Division

February 2018 Amendments proposed following the decision on Eclipse Resources Pty Ltd v The State of Western Australia [No.4] (2016) WASC 6 WA Division
January 2018 Draft Social Impact Assessment Guideline SEQ & FNQ Divisions
December 2017 Review of the EPA's guidelines and procedures framework WA Division
November 2017 WA Waste Reform Project: proposed approaches to regulatory reform WA Division
October 2017 Western Australian Container Deposit Scheme WA Division
September 2017 EPA environmental consideration and technical guidance used in EIA in Western Australia WA Division
August 2017 Submission on current and future impacts of climate change on housing, buildings and infrastructure inquiry EIANZ
August 2017 Submission on Draft Threatened Species Strategy NZ Chapter
June 2017 Submission to the Environmental Regulatory Reform Discussion Paper NT Division
June 2017 Submission on the NSW biodiversity and land management reforms: Draft regulations and products on exhibition NSW Division
June 2017 Submission on the proposed Citywide Amendment – Biodiversity of the Brisbane CityPlan 2014 SEQ Division
May 2017 Submission on review of Australia's climate change policies EIANZ
May 2017 Submission on Clean water consultation 2017 NZ Chapter
November 2016 Response to Impact Assessment Improvement Project Discussion Paper NSW Division
November 2016

Submission on Parliamentary inquiry into flying-foxes
All submissions can be found on the Federal Government website

SEQ Division
October 2016 Submission on Draft Revised Flora Survey Guidelines SEQ Division
October 2016 Comment on draft advice - Response to Dr Hawke's review NT Division
October 2016 Submission on contaminants to soil NES NZ Chapter
September 2016 Submission on conservation and environment science roadmap NZ Chapter
July 2016 Reviewing the Framework for the Management of Protected Wildlife (animals) in Queensland SEQ Division
Juy 2016 Submission on Labour's draft environment policy NZ Chapter
June 2016 Submission on proposed NSW biodiversity reforms NSW Division
June 2016 Proposed withdrawal of EPA Position Statement 3 and Guidance Statement 6 WA Division
May 2016 Protecting Victoria's Environment - Biodiversity 2036 submission VIC Division
May 2016 Submission to the Draft Perth and Peel Green Growth Plan for 3.5 million WA Division
April 2016 Review of the native vegetation clearing regulations - consultation paper submission VIC Division
April 2016 Submission re the Vegetation Management (reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 SEQ Division
April 2016 Submission on Next Steps for Freshwater NZ Chapter
April 2016 Comment on the Northern Territory Government's Draft Petroleum (Environment) Regulations NT Division
March 2016 Response to the Northern Territory Government's Discussion Draft of the Balanced Environment Strategy NT Division
February 2016 Response to Northern Territory EPA's Howard Springs Sandplain Site of Conservation Significance report NT Division
January 2016 Submission on the independent review of the 'water trigger' IA SIS
January 2016 Submission to the Parliamentary Committee On Draft Planning Bill 2015 SEQ Division
November 2015 Submission on Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Bill NZ Chapter
October 2015 Submission on the Queensland Government Draft Planning Bill SEQ Division
October 2015 Outcomes based conditions policy IA SIS
September 2015

Submission on the Environment Protection Authority (Protection of Environment) Amendment Bill

Letter of transmittal to Local Government and Environment Committee

NZ Chapter
September 2015

Submission on proposed repeal of section 487 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Letter of transmittal to Senator Ann Ruston

EIANZ
September 2015 Comments on the Waste ERA Framework and Regulated Waste Review SEQ Division
August 2015 Submission on the Proposed National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry NZ Chapter
August 2015 Review of the Climate Change Act 2010 VIC Division
July 2015 Submission on the Enforceable Undertakings under the Environment Protection Act 1994 Guideline SEQ Division
January 2015 Priority Port Development Area (PPDA) Planning Guidelines SEQ Division
December 2014 Code of Practice and Flora Survey SEQ Division
November 2014 Victorian State Election position statement VIC Division
November 2014 Draft Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan
> Covering Letter
> Detailed comments
EIANZ
September 2014 Draft Planning and Development Bill 2014 SEQ Division
July 2014 Draft Waste Avoidance and Resource Productivity Strategy for Queensland (2014–2024) SEQ Division
May 2014 OEH draft Biodiversity Offsets Policy for Major Projects NSW Division
March 2014 Proposed Offsets Bill and Related Policy SEQ Division
February 2014 Standardised Outcome-focused Conditions for Resource Projects - Second Consultation Draft SEQ Division
January 2014 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Strategic Assessment EIANZ
December 2013 Powering Queensland's Future - 30-year electricity strategy discussion paper SEQ Divison
December 2013 Draft Queensland Assessment Bilateral Agreement 2013 SEQ Division
August 2013 The Queensland Plan FNQ and SEQ divisions
February 2013 Review of the Protected Plants Legislative Framework under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 - Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement SEQ Division
October 2012 Native Vegetation Review VIC Division
September 2012 Green Paper on a New Planning System for NSW NSW Division
July 2012 Triggers for Environmental Impact Statements - Draft Guideline SEQ Division
April 2012 Victorian Waste Policy Review VIC Division
April 2012 Victorian Government's recent carbon management decisions VIC Division
November 2011 Review of the Climate Change Act 2010 VIC Division
July 2011 Strategic Land Cropping SEQ Division
June 2011 Draft Melbourne Transport Strategy VIC Division
April 2011 Building Nature's Resilience: A draft biodiversity strategy for Queensland SEQ Division
March 2011 Review of Local Government Statutes SEQ Division
February 2011 Review of State Planning Policy: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire And Landslide SEQ Division
June 2010 Biodiversity Strategy VIC Division
March 2010 Strategic Land Cropping SEQ Division
April 2010

Inquiry into Environmental Effects Statement Process
> Response

VIC Division
October 2009 SEQ Climate Change Management Plan SEQ Division
September 2008 Draft Rural Futures Strategy SEQ Division
June 2007 Climate Change and Energy Task Force Final Report SEQ Division
October 2006 Dynamic Planning for a Growing State - Discussion Paper SEQ Division
February 2005 Regional Outdoor Recreational Strategy SEQ Division