About the consultation

You are invited to provide your feedback on draft listing assessments and conservation advices regarding:

  • the eligibility of the following species for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened species; and

  • the necessary conservation actions for the species.

We welcome responses from all interested individuals or groups.

New South Wales species

  • Berrigan spider orchid (Caladenia callitrophila)

  • Chambigne bertya (Bertya sp Chambigne NR (M.Fatemi 24))

  • Klaphake’s sedge (Carex klaphakei)

  • Riley’s spider orchid (Caladenia rileyi)

  • Sand doubletail (Diuris arenaria)

  • Xylosma parvifolia

Western Australia species

  • Halgania gustafsenii var. Murchison (R. Meissner & B. Bayliss 743)

The draft listing assessments for these seven species were prepared by the New South Wales and Western Australian governments under the Common Assessment Method agreement between Australia’s state, territory and Commonwealth governments. The Threatened Species Scientific Committee has reviewed these draft assessments to determine the eligibility of the species for inclusion in the list of threatened species under the EPBC Act and make recommendations to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Water.

How can I get involved?

Read the consultation documents:

New South Wales species

Berrigan spider orchid (Caladenia callitrophila)

Chambigne bertya (Bertya sp Chambigne NR (M.Fatemi 24))

Klaphake’s sedge (Carex klaphakei)

Riley’s spider orchid (Caladenia rileyi)

Sand doubletail (Diuris arenaria)

Xylosma parvifolia

Western Australia species

Halgania gustafsenii var. Murchison (R. Meissner & B. Bayliss 743)

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Send your comments?

Responses must be submitted by 1 May 2026.

Please provide your response by email at: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Please include the relevant species name(s) in the Subject field of your email.

or by mail to:

The Director
Species Listing, Information and Policy 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
    open
    17 March 2026
  • Closes
    pending
    1 May 2026
Contact
Species Listing, Information and Policy Section
species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Responses may be sent by email to: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Responses may be sent by mail to:

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

Banner image: Bertya sp. Chambigne NR (M.Fatemi 24). LHS, female flower, image from J.J. Bruhl (UNE). RHS, male flowers and immature fruits, image from Paul Sheringham (NSW DCCEEW). Images used with permission.