About the consultation

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

• the eligibility of glistening sun orchid (Thelymitra lucida) 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 their 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 Document on Species Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions [PDF 128KB]

Consultation Document on Species Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions [DOC 55KB]

Thelymitra lucida (glistening sun orchid) Draft Conservation Advice including listing assessment [PDF 1.1MB]

Thelymitra lucida (glistening sun orchid) Draft Conservation Advice including listing assessment [DOC 645KB]

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

Responses must be submitted by COB 27 August 2025.

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
    open
    13 July 2025
  • Closes
    pending
    27 August 2025

Email: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Please include Thelymitra lucida (glistening sun orchid) 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