Australia Australia Proposes Amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Strengthening Environmental Standards and Penalties

Australia Proposes Amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

On October 30, 2025, a reform to amend the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) was submitted to the Australian Parliament. The proposed amendments aim to achieve three main goals:

(1) Stronger environmental protection and restoration,

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji