EPBC Act Reforms – What You Need to Know

5 minute read 13.11.2025 Joshua Dellios, Alex Skilling, Simon Ball, Jeremy Hill, Luke Walker, Jarryd Gray, Tim Hanmore, Nada Raphael

Australia's environment laws are undergoing their most significant transformation in a generation. The reforms to the EPBC Act represent a fundamental shift in how environmental protection and project approvals will operate across the country. Find out more from our insights series below.

In this series, our national Environment and Planning team provides detailed analysis of what these reforms mean in practice. We examine the sector-specific implications, the compliance obligations on the horizon, and the strategic considerations for stakeholders seeking to navigate the new regime. Explore our insights below.

Technical update

EPBC Act reforms: Revised assessment and approval pathways

Technical update

EPBC Act Reforms: Offsets, restoration contributions and net gain

Technical update

EPBC Act reforms: Bioregional planning

Technical update

EPBC Act Reforms – Legacy Exemptions (sections 43A and 43B)

Technical update

EPBC Act Reforms: Transitional provisions

Technical update

EPBC Act reforms: Compliance and Enforcement

Key recommendations for navigating EPBC Act reforms

NEPA is here — but further powers are still to come

Contact

Alex Skilling

Partner, Brisbane
- +61 7 3119 6219
- +61 418 688 327
Joshua Dellios

Partner, Melbourne
- +613 8608 2921
- +61 436 023 233
Simon Ball

Partner, Sydney
- +61 2 9921 4353
- +61 402 282 428
Jeremy Hill

Partner, Adelaide
- +61 8 8233 5652
- +61 413 009 721
Luke Walker

Partner, Sydney
- +61 2 9921 4793
- +61 421 587 327
Jarryd Gray

Partner, Melbourne
- +61 3 8608 2582
- +61 402 505 297
Tim Hanmore

Partner, Brisbane
- +61 423 924 506
Nada Raphael

Partner, Perth
- +61 8 6189 7897
- +61 409 791 357

Tags