About the application
The Department of Climate Change, Energy and the Environment has received an application for a permit under Part 13, section 237 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The application is to undertake close approaches to cetaceans for the purpose of scientific research in Commonwealth waters.
How can I get involved?
It is a 10-business day public consultation period from the date of publication, you are invited to comment on this application before 5 May 2025.
Read the application documents:
CP2025-0003 General Permit Application [PDF 604KB]
CP2025-0003 General Permit Application [DOC 102KB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A [PDF 742KB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A [DOC 690KB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 3 – Map [PDF 275KB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 3 – Map [DOC 1.91MB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 – Objectives and Methods [PDF 488KB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 – Objectives and Methods [DOC 407KB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 – Research Proposal [PDF 886KB]
CP2025-0003 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 – Research Proposal [DOC 1.897KB]
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Send your comments
Responses must be submitted by 5 May 2025.
Please provide your response by email at:
Please include Phaethon lepturus fulvus (golden bosun) in the Subject field of your email.
or by mail to:
The Director
GPO BOX 3090
Canberra ACT 2601
Confidentiality
Any relevant information provided will be considered by the Department prior to briefing the Minister. If you wish your comments to remain confidential, you should clearly mark the relevant part(s) of your comments as ‘confidential’.
Privacy
Personal information that you provide will only be used for these purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to employees of Australian Government agencies assisting the Minister.
