Extensions to EPBC Act listing assessment and decision timeframes

Tasmanian white gum wet forest

In accordance with Section 194Q of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999), the Minister’s decision timeframe on whether or not to list this ecological community has been extended from 7 December 2020 to 7 June 2021 to allow further consultation with land managers.

In accordance with Section 194Q of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999), the Minister’s decision timeframe on whether or not to list this ecological community has been further extended to 3 September 2021 to allow for further consideration.

Asterolasia asteriscophora subsp albiflora (White Star Bush)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2018 until 30 September 2019 to allow for technical analysis and consultation with State and Territory government agencies. A further extension has been approved from 30 September 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable further collaboration with Victoria through the Common Assessment Method to resolve technical points relating to the assessment. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2020 to 30 April 2021 to enable further collaboration with Victoria on the assessment through the Common Assessment Method. The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 October 2021 to enable further collaboration with Victoria through the Common Assessment Method to revise the assessment to incorporate new information and complete consultation. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Bidyanus bidyanus (Silver Perch)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 March 2021 to 30 October 2021 to enable further collaboration with range states through the Common Assessment Method. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with range states through the Common Assessment Method and to allow for sufficient time to finalise the assessment.

Calochilus pulchellus (Pretty Beard Orchid)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales through the Common Assessment Method to resolve technical points relating to the assessment. A further extension from 30 October 2020 to 30 April 2021 has been approved to enable further collaboration with New South Wales through the Common Assessment Method to resolve technical points relating to the assessment. The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 October 2021 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales and Victoria through the Common Assessment Method following new information about the species range becoming available. The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales and Victoria through the Common Assessment Method, to resolve technical points and finalise the assessment.

Centroberyx affinis (Redfish)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow sufficient time for consultation with fisheries agencies and the public and to finalise the assessment.

Euastacus armatus (Murray Crayfish)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales through the Common Assessment Method to resolve technical points relating to the assessment. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2020 to 30 October 2021 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales on the assessment through the Common Assessment Method. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales on the assessment through the Common Assessment Method and to allow for sufficient time to finalise the assessment.

Galaxias aequipinnis (East Gippsland Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias brevissimus (Short-tail Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow additional time for the NSW Fisheries Scientific Committee to assess the species and to allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias gunaikurnai (Shaw Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias lanceolatus (Tapered Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias longifundus (West Gippsland Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias mcdowalli (McDowall’s Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias mungadhan (Dargo Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias sp. 17 Cann (Cann Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to resolve technical points relating to the assessment and allow sufficient time for public consultation and to finalise the assessment.

Galaxias sp. nov. 'yalmy' (Yalmy Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias supremus (Kosciuszko Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow additional time for the NSW Fisheries Scientific Committee to assess the species and to allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Galaxias terenasus (Roundsnout Galaxias)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to resolve technical points relating to the assessment and allow sufficient time for public consultation and to finalise the assessment.

Heleioporus australiacus (Giant Burrowing Frog)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to revise the assessment and undertake further consultation, following publication in August 2021 of a new taxonomic treatment for the species which identifies two subspecies, both of which were affected by the 2019/20 bushfires.

Liopholis montana (Mountain Skink)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria on the assessment, and for the Committee to finalise the assessment.

Litoria daviesae (Davies' Tree frog)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow additional time for the NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee to assess the species and to allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Macquaria sp. nov. 'Hawkesbury' (Blue Mountains Perch)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales and to allow for taxonomic issues to be resolved and public consultation to be undertaken.

Megaptera novaeangliae (Humpback Whale) 

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 March 2021 to 30 October 2021 to allow sufficient time for public consultation and to finalise the assessment.

Melanotaenia sp. nov. 'Malanda' (Malanda Rainbowfish)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow for further consultation with Queensland and to allow for public consultation to be undertaken.

Milyeringa Justitia (Barrow Cave Gudgeon)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Western Australia and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Mordacia praecox (Non-parasitic Lamprey)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to resolve technical points relating to the assessment and allow sufficient time for public consultation and to finalise the assessment.

Nannoperca oxleyana (Oxleyan Pygmy Perch)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales and Queensland and to allow for public consultation to be undertaken.

Notamacropus parma (Parma Wallaby)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with New South Wales and to allow for public consultation to be undertaken.

Philoria pughi (Pugh's Sphagnum Frog)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow additional time for the NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee to assess the species and to allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Philoria sphagnicola (Sphagnum frog)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow additional time for the NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee to assess the species and to allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Phyllurus kabikabi (Oakview Leaf-tailed Gecko)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with Queensland on the assessment and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and to finalise the assessment.

Potorous longipes (Long-footed Potoroo)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2018 until 30 September 2019 to allow for technical analysis and consultation with State and Territory government agencies. A further extension has been approved from 30 September 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable the Committee to work with the relevant stakeholders to resolve technical points relating to the assessment. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2020 to 30 April 2021 to enable further collaboration with Victoria on the assessment through the Common Assessment Method. A further extension from 30 April 2021 to 30 October 2021 has been approved to allow for additional consultation with New South Wales and Victoria to finalise the assessment through the Common Assessment Method.

Prasophyllum litorale (Coastal Leek Orchid)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2018 until 30 September 2019 to allow for technical analysis and consultation with State and Territory government agencies. A further extension has been approved from 30 September 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable further collaboration with Victoria through the Common Assessment Method to resolve technical points relating to the assessment. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2020 to 30 April 2021 to enable further collaboration with Victoria on the assessment through the Common Assessment Method. The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 October 2021 to enable further collaboration with Victoria through the Common Assessment Method to revise the assessment to incorporate new information and complete consultation. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to allow additional time for further consultation with Victoria and allow for sufficient time for public consultation and finalise the assessment.

Prototroctes maraena (Australian Grayling)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2020 to 30 April 2021 to conduct further consultation with experts and range states and finalise the assessment. The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 June 2021 to consider new information and finalise the assessment.

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 June 2021 to 30 Oct 2021 to consider new information received from the New South Wales Fisheries Scientific Committee and finalise the assessment.

Stagonopleura bella samueli (Western Beautiful Firetail)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 30 April 2022 to enable further collaboration with South Australia through the Common Assessment Method, to resolve technical points and finalise the assessment.

Tiliqua scincoides intermedia (Northern Blue-tongued Skink)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable the Committee to work with the relevant stakeholders to resolve technical points relating to the assessment. A further extension from 30 October 2020 to 30 April 2021 has been approved to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia. The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 October 2021 to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia and consideration of the final assessment. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow for consultation with the Northern Territory and to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia and consideration of the final assessment.

Varanus mertensi (Mertens' Water Monitor)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2020 to 30 April 2021 to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia. The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 October 2021 to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia and consideration of the final assessment. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow for consultation with the Northern Territory and to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia and consideration of the final assessment.

Varanus mitchelli (Mitchell's Water Monitor)

The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 September 2020 to 30 April 2021 to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia.The assessment timeframe for this species has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 October 2021 to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia and consideration of the final assessment. A further extension has been approved from 30 October 2021 to 30 October 2022 to allow for consultation with the Northern Territory and to allow for consultation with land managers and traditional owners in northern Australia and consideration of the final assessment.

Drooping Sheoak (Allocasuarina verticillata) Grassy Woodland on Calcrete of the Eyre Yorke Block Bioregion

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 November 2021 to undertake more data collection and analysis and to allow sufficient time for public, expert and traditional owner consultation.

Lowland Tropical Rainforest of the Wet Tropics Bioregion

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 30 October 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable the Committee to work with the relevant stakeholders to resolve technical points relating to the assessments.

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 30 October 2020 to 30 July 2021 to finalise the assessment and conduct public, expert and traditional owner consultation.

Mallee bird community of the Murray Darling Depression bioregion

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 31 October 2018 to 31 July 2019 because more time is required to complete the assessment against the criteria and undertake adequate consultation.

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 31 July 2019 to 30 April 2020 to enable the Committee to work with the relevant stakeholders to resolve technical points relating to the assessments

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended to 30 September 2020 to undertake more data collection and analysis needed for an assessment against listing criteria and to allow sufficient time for public consultation.

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 30 September 2020 to 30 July 2021, to finalise the national extent, description and criteria analysis, and to allow additional time for consultation.

Melaleuca dominated Temperate Swamp Sclerophyll Forests on Coastal Floodplains of Eastern Australia

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 30 October 2019 to 30 October 2020 to enable the Committee to work with the relevant stakeholders to resolve technical points relating to the assessments.

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 30 October 2020 to 30 July 2021 to incorporate updated NSW state mapping into the assessment and conduct public and expert consultation.

Native Flat Oyster and Sydney Rock Oyster reefs of southern and eastern Australia

The assessment timeframe for this ecological community has been extended from 30 April 2021 to 30 November 2022 to allow for further consultation with researchers and State government agencies (including an expert workshop); to elicit current survey knowledge and undertake technical analysis of new data.

‘Fire regimes that cause biodiversity decline’ (formerly ‘contemporary fire regimes resulting in the loss of vegetation heterogeneity and biodiversity throughout Australia)’

The assessment timeframe for this key threatening process nomination was extended from 30 September 2010 until 31 March 2011 due to a delay in the public consultation period which occurred as a result of the tragic Victorian bushfires. The extension allowed the TSSC to consider the information learned in enquiries following these tragic fires.

The Threatened Species Scientific Committee provided its finalised advice to the Minister in March 2011.

The timeframe for the Minister to make a decision on whether to list this key threatening process was extended to 31 August 2013 to allow for further consultation with state and territory governments and to allow the Minister to consider the department's review of key threatening processes. This timeframe was then further extended to 29 November 2013 to allow the Committee to review the further input from the states and territories.