Overview
We are seeking feedback on an information document and draft survey guidelines for little penguins under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
This work aims to:
help proponents and ecological consultants prepare assessment information
enable efficient and robust assessments by regulators for proposed developments in marine and coastal environments
It includes information about:
important habitat areas
mitigation and avoidance measures
impact assessment considerations.
These documents have been informed by a literature review about little penguin behaviour and ecology.
The survey guidelines will help proponents provide consistent, high-quality information to support assessment documentation.
Use of this information is not mandatory. However, proponents who do use it are likely to experience a smoother assessment process.
Feedback received during the consultation period will be considered when finalising the documents.
This work is funded by the Australian Government’s Renewables Environmental Research Initiative. You can find out more about the RERI here: The Renewables Environmental Research Initiative - DCCEEW
For consultation:
Draft national survey guidelines for little penguins
Draft national survey guidelines for the Little penguin [PDF 1.6MB]
Draft national survey guidelines for the Little penguin [DOCX 1.6MB]
Draft EPBC Act information for the Little penguin [PDF 1.4MB ]
Draft EPBC Act information for the Little penguin [DOCX 2.8MB]
Supporting document:
Review of potential impacts on the little penguin from offshore wind farms.
Review of potential impacts on Little penguins from offshore wind farms [PDF 2.7MB]
Review of potential impacts on Little penguins from offshore wind farms [DOCX 6MB]
Have your say
To have your say:
Read the consultation documents
Take the survey now or upload a submission
Submit your feedback by 5pm, Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
