Australia’s National Environmental Standards are here: What proponents need to know
On 19 August 2026, the Australian Government made the first four National Environmental Standards (Standards) under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act). They carry practical implications for proponents across energy, resources, infrastructure and other sectors. The Standards are: the National Environmental Standard (Matters of National Environmental Significance) 2026 (MNES Standard)[1]. […]