About the consultation
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 using a vessel and Remotely Piloted Aircraft 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 6 May 2025.
Read the application/consultation documents:
CP2025-0004 General Permit Application [PDF 130KB]
CP2025-0004 General Permit Application [DOCX 488KB]
CP2025-0004 Supplementary Form A [PDF 685KB]
CP2025-0004 Supplementary Form A [DOCX 533KB]
CP2025-0004 Supplementary Form A - Attachment Question 3 - Map [PDF 268KB]
CP2025.0004 Supplementary Form A - Attachment Question 3 - Map [DOCX 246KB]
CP2025-0004 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 – Objectives and Methods [PDF 136KB]
CP2025-0004 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 – Objectives and Methods [DOCX 51KB]
CP2025-0004 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 – Research Proposal [PDF 2MB]
CP2025-0004 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 – Research Proposal [DOCX 6MB]
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Send your comments
Comments can be sent by email or writing to:
Email: EPBC.Permits@dcceew.gov.au
Mail:
The Director
Migratory Species Section
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.
