Regulator function
Protecting the environment and biodiversity, such as assessing and approving activities that impact matters of national environmental significance.
Legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
- Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981
Regulated community
- Industry, transport, land development and agricultural sectors
- Australian indigenous, natural, cultural and historic places/communities
Portfolio
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Internal to department / external entity
Internal