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.
iEnvi conducted a Preliminary Site Investigation and soil testing across a large greenfield parcel in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Surface sampling and stockpile checks found no asbestos or contaminant levels above NEPM Tier 1 screening criteria for sensitive land uses, supporting school development approval with practical construction-phase recommendations.
Fast, practical UPSS soil and groundwater investigation for a restaurant sale in the Wide Bay region, Queensland. Investigation found no detectable hydrocarbon impact, enabling settlement and supporting follow-up decommissioning work.
Remediation program for Cr6+ impacted soils and fractured-basalt groundwater at a long‑running steel processing facility. Summary of contamination, in‑situ treatment techniques trialled, pilot results and commercial considerations for redevelopment and liability management.