EPBC Act reforms and the new NEPA took effect on 1 July 2026. Here is what Australia’s independent federal environmental regulator means for developers: referrals, audits, tougher penalties and next steps.
Found unexpected contamination on site? Stop work, secure the area, document the find and check your state EPA notification duty. A practical step-by-step guide for NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.
iEnvi prepared a Dewatering Management Plan for an under-road bore pit on acid sulfate soil mapped land at Victoria Point, Queensland, treating iron-rich groundwater before discharge to Council stormwater.
Flora and fauna assessment for a Mid North Coast NSW council depot: the Five-Part Test found no likely significant effect, supporting a Part 5 REF with no BDAR or EPBC referral warranted on the assessment.
iEnvi’s soil investigation and risk assessment at a former timber yard in Gympie confirmed suitability for commercial use, with no remediation required.