EPBC Act reforms: Overview for NT stakeholders

Australia’s national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, has been updated.

These changes aim to make approval processes clearer, faster and more consistent while maintaining strong environmental safeguards.

For the Northern Territory, most projects will continue to be assessed under NT legislation, with some projects also requiring Commonwealth approval.

The information sheet below outlines what has changed and what it means for the Northern Territory.

Read the EPBC Act reforms: Overview for NT stakeholders information sheet PDF (297.7 KB).