About the consultation

You are invited to provide feedback on draft listing assessment and conservation advice regarding:

  • the eligibility of the Australian mudfish (Neochanna cleaveri) for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened species

  • protection and recovery action for this species.

Responses are welcome from any interested person.

The Threatened Species Scientific Committee assesses nominations of species to determine its eligibility for inclusion in the list of threatened species under the EPBC Act and makes recommendations to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Water.

How you can get involved

Read the consultation documents:

Consultation on Species Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions – Neochanna cleaveri (Australian mudfish) [PDF 1.2MB]

Consultation on Species Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions – Neochanna cleaveri (Australian mudfish) [DOC 538KB]

If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.

Send your comments

Responses must be submitted by COB 1 October 2025.

Please forward written comments to:

Email: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Please include 'Neochanna cleaveri (Australian mudfish)' in the Subject field of your email.

Mail:

The Director
Threatened Species Assessment Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Personal information collection

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 Committee for the purposes outlined above. The Department will deal with personal information contained in, or provided concerning, responses in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Timeline

  • Opened
    closed
    17 August 2025
  • Closed
    closed
    1 October 2025

Email: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Mail:

The Director
Threatened Species Assessment Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
CANBERRA ACT 2601