Submissions
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2026
June
Issues paper: Protect and Conserve Method Revised Scope
Submission to the Nature Repair Market Team
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Submission on the Referral of Marulan Quarry (EPBC 2026/10529)
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
National Environmental Standards for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES)
Submission to Australia’s State and Territory Conservation Councils Joint Submission
Comment on the exposure draft of the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets
Submission to the Environment Law Reform Taskforce Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Submission on the Queanbeyan Nature Reserve draft plan
Submission to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Review of Municipal Infrastructure Standard 25 Plant Species for Urban Landscape Projects (Edition 1 Revision 2)
Submission to Urban Treescapes Section in the City and Environment Directorate
May
Report to the Nature Conservation Forum – African Lovegrass Management Principles
This report was prepared for the May 2026 meeting of the Nature Conservation Forum.
Report to the Nature Conservation Forum Lot 2 Wallaroo Road – an environmental offset not adequately protected
This report was prepared for the May 2026 meeting of the Nature Conservation Forum.
Report to the Nature Conservation Forum on Central Molonglo
This report was prepared for the May 2026 meeting of the Nature Conservation Forum.
Report to the Nature Conservation Forum on Patch GG
This report has been prepared for the Nature Conservation Forum.
CCACT Submission on the Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper
Submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority
Comment on the Nature Repair Market: Ongoing development
Submission to the Nature Repair Market Team Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
April
Problematic Products and Single-Use Plastic Reduction Discussion Paper
Submission to the City and Environment Directorate
ACT Budget 2026-2027
Submission to to the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Swallow Tail BESS (EPBC 2026/10416)
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
March
Draft ACT Nature Conservation Strategy 2026-2036
Submission to the City and Environment Directorate
Developing the next ACT Climate Change Strategy
Submission to the City and Environment Directorate
February
Report to the Nature Conservation Forum on African Lovegrass in the ACT
This report has been prepared by the Council’s African Lovegrass Advisory Group and was presented at the February 2026 meeting of the Nature Conservation Forum.
Conservation & Protection of ACT’s Wombats Response to the Draft Technical Report to the Conservator for Flora and Fauna – Managing Wombats: A Review of Current Practice, Issues and Challenges to Inform Wombat Management in the ACT
Submission to the City and Environment Directorate
Reconsideration of DA202341697 – Block 1640 Belconnen; Blocks 2 and 5 Section 37 Strathnairn; and Block 1 Section 3 Macnamara
Submission to the ACT Planning Authority
January
HARTIGAN ST, CURLEWIS CRES, RUSDEN ST, HINDMARSH D, GARRAN, Development Application no. 202544835
Submission to the ACT Planning Authority
Submission on the Review of the Snowy Water Inquiry Outcomes Implementation Deed
Submission to the Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water
Submission on the draft National Environmental Standards for ‘Matters of National Environmental Significance’ and ‘Environmental Offsets’
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Proposal to add lease purposes to Majura Block 680 (DA202544671)
Submission to The ACT Planning Authority
2025
December
Nature Repair Market: Protect and Conserve method design
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Submission on Missing Middle Housing Reform
Submission to the Standing Committee on Environment and Planning, ACT Legislative Assembly
Draft Buru “Eastern Grey Kangaroo” Management Plan
Submission to the ACT Government
Monaro Rock Quarry Project (EPBC 2025/10355)
Submission to the NSW Planning Authority
Draft Major Plan Amendment DPA-08 – Thoroughbred Park Precinct
Submission to the ACT Planning Authority
November
Joint Position of State and Territory Conservation Councils on EPBC Act reform
Submission to the Australian Senate
Conservation Council ACT Region: Submission on the Albanese Labor Government’s Environment Protection Reform Bills
Submission to the Senate inquiry into the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025
Conservation Council ACT Region submission on Stage 2: Development proposed at 722 Canberra Ave Jerrabomberra (DA202544243)
Submission to the ACT Planning Authority
Proposed Sustainable Alternative for the Canberra Aquatic Centre at Commonwealth Park
Submission to Infrastructure Canberra
Draft Major Plan Amendment DPA-09 – Northern Gateway
Submission to the ACT Planning Authority
October
Yass Council Cemeteries Management Plan and Masterplan
Submission to the Yass Valley Council
Current Review of the Snowy Water Inquiry Outcomes Implementation Deed
SWIOID – Policy Brief – Minister Watt
Comment on the Implementing Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2024-2030
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
September
Conservation Council ACT Region: Submission on the Monaro Rock Quarry (SSD-27223807)
Submission to the NSW Government regarding the Monaro Rock Quarry Project
August
Light Rail Stage 2B Environmental Impact Statement
Submission to the ACT and Federal Government.
Submission to DA 202544243 – 722 Canberra Avenue, Symonston ACT (Evolution Business Park – Land Subdivision)
Submission to the ACT Planning Authority.
Submission on Draft Plan Amendment 05 – Removing the Future Urban Area (FUA) overlay and setting zoning for a number of sites, including Bluetts Block and Coombs Peninsula
Submission to the ACT Government Territory Planning Authority
Submission on the draft Missing Middle policy
Submission to the ACT City and Environment Directorate
Submission on the NSW Land Management Code amendments
Submission to the NSW Government on the proposed amendments to the Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018
July
Submission on the ACT Education Corporate Sponsorship Policy
Submission to the Education Directorate, ACT Government
June
Submission on the Eurobodalla Draft Batemans Bay Master Plan
Submission to the Eurobodalla Shire Council
May
Feedback on the review of the NSW Companion Animals Act 1988
Submission to the office The Office of Local Government NSW
Options for restoring nature and enhancing value for rural land managers
Submission to the NSW Natural Resources Commission regarding the NSW Plan for Nature.
March
Inquiry into the Planning (Territory Priority Project) Amendment Bill 2025
Submission to the Standing Committee on Environment, Planning, Transport and City Services
Budget Consultation – Priorities for the 2024/2025 ACT Budget
January
The Upper and Lower Tumut 330 kV Transmission Line Realignment–ACT (EPBC 2024/10058)
Submission to The Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
2024
December
Proposal for a 1000-home gateway greenfield estate in north Canberra
Submission to Purdon Planning
November
CSIRO Divestment of Rural Blocks (EPBC 2024/09953) – Referral application
Submission to Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
October
Proposed Nature Repair Method – Replanting Native Forest and Woodland Ecosystems
Submission to Nature Repair Committee Secretariat
Proposed Nature Repair Method – biodiversity assessment instrument
Submission to Nature Repair Committee Secretariat
Submission to Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
Minor Amendment Regarding Bluetts Block
Submission to ACT Planning
Discussion Paper: Nature Repair Market
Submission to Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Guidelines for preparing a Construction Environmental Management Plan
Submission to Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
September
Submission to the Australian Government DCCEEW
August
Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997
Submission to the ACT Government Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Submission to the Queanbeyan-Palerang Region Council
Floating saunas on Lake Burley Griffin
Submission to the National Capital Authority
Proposed crematorium near Callum Brae Nature Reserve (South Canberra Memorial Park EPBC Referral 2019/8595 Reconsideration)
Submission to the Australian Government DCCEEW
June
Automated vehicle safety reforms
Submission to the National Transport Commission
Review of the Nature Conservation Act
Submission to the Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
May
Progress all Federal Nature Law Reforms
Correspondence to ACT Senators, Members of Parliment and the Environment Minister
April
Draft National Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures
Submission to the Protected and Conserved Areas Policy Section – Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
March
Fossil fuel advertising (sports sponsorships)
Submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity
New vehicle efficiency standard
Submission to the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Inquiry into Common Myna control efforts
Submission to the Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity
February
Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) anti-avoidance provisions
Submission to the Australian Government Treasury
Development Application 202342438, Ainslie Volcanics site.
Submission to Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (Planning)
Inquiry into Climate Change and a Just Transition
Submission to ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity
2023
December
Inquiry into the Human Rights (Healthy Environment) Amendment Bill 2023
Submission to Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety
November
Consultation on Canberra Airport – Northern Road options
Submission to The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023
Submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Committee
Budget Consultation – Priorities for the 2024/2025 ACT Budget
Submission to ACT Government
Inquiry into the Territory Plan 2023
Submission to the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services
Submission to Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources
October
Middle Arm Industrial Precinct
Submission to Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
Materials Recovery Facility, Hume: Draft environmental impact statement
Submission to ACT Chief Planning Executive
September
Budget Consultation – Champion Local Environment Organisations
Submission to ACT Government
Submission to Senate Standing Committee on Economics
Integrated energy plan position paper 2023
Submission to the ACT Government
Amending the Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management Plan
Submission to the NSW Department of Planning and the Environment
August
ACT electricity pricing 2024-27
Submission to Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
Proposed development at Denman Prospect Block 12: DA 202341900
Submission to Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (Planning)
July
ACT Preventive Health Action Plan 2023-2025
Submission to ACT Health
Proposal to regulate small electrical products and solar photovoltaic system waste
Submission to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
June
Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
Submission to Transport Canberra and City Services
Submission to ACT Government City Services
Environment Ministers Meeting – ACT Priorities
Letter to Ms Rebecca Vassarotti MLA, Minister for the Environment
Upcoming Environment Ministers Meeting and feral horse management in the Australian Alps
Joint Letter to Federal Minister for the Environment, NSW Minister for the Environment, Victorian Minister for the Environment, and ACT Minister for the Environment.
May
National fuel efficiency standards
Submission to Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Proposed crematorium near Callum Brae Nature Reserve
Submission to ACT Government Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Evoenergy Electricity Network Regulatory Proposal 2024–29
Submission to the Australian Energy Regulator
Works approval & Development Application for Light Rail Stage 2a
Submission to National Capital Authority and ACT Government Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Inquiry into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia’s National Capital
Submission to Joint Standing Committee on National Capital and External Territories
April
Regulation to prevent new gas connections
Submission to the ACT Government Integrated Energy Policy
Impacts and management of feral horses in the Australian Alps
Submission to the Senate inquiry
Budget Consultation – Priorities for 2023/2024 ACT Budget
Submission to ACT Government
March
Inquiry into Cost of Living Pressures in the ACT
Submission to ACT Legislative Assembly Select Committee on Cost of Living Pressures in the ACT
ACT Planning System Review and Reform – Draft New Territory Plan and Draft District Strategies
Submission to Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Community submission to Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Review of Cat Containment Policy
Letter to Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
February
Submission to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
2022
December
Veolia’s Woodlawn Advanced Energy Recovery Facility, Tarago NSW
Submission to NSW Government Major Projects
Draft ACT Circular Economy Strategy
Submission to ACT Government
Single-use plastics – Tranche 3
Submission to ACT Government
November
Caring for Dhawura Ngunnawal: A natural resource plan for the ACT
Submission to ACT Government
Reconsider coal and gas projects for climate impact under EPBC Act: similar submissions were made to 18 coal and gas projects
Submission to Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
NSW Container Deposit Scheme discussion paper
Submission to NSW Environment Protection Authority
Fish Stocking Plan 2022 – 2027
Submission to The Conservator of Flora and Fauna
October
Waste management of absorbent hygiene products
Submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity
Native forest biomass in the renewable energy target
Submission to Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Development Application DA-202240629
Submission to ACT Government Planning on development application for Whitlam DA-202240629 in relation to the Kama Buffer
September
Inquiry into Urban Forest Bill 2022
Submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services
Urban Development at Lawson North
Submission to DCCEEW – Public comment on the EPBC Referral
August
Submission to Transport Canberra and City Services, ACT Government
Submission to ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity
Inquiry into Electric Vehicle Adoption in the ACT
Submission to ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services
Right to a Healthy Environment in the ACT
Submission to Justice and Community Safety Directorate
June
Submission to EPSSD, ACT Government
Submission to Transport Canberra and City Services, ACT Government
May
Draft Action Plan to Prevent the Loss of Mature Native Trees
Submission to the Conservator of Flora and Fauna
Submission to Jo Clay MLA
February
Denman Prospect 2 Estate EIS Exemption
Submission to the Chief Planning Executive
Capital Food and Fibre Discussion Paper
Submission to the ACT Government (EPSDD)
January
Review of the Murrumbidgee River Corridor Management Plan
Submission to the ACT Government
Single-use plastics – Tranche 2
Submission to the ACT Government
2021
December
Minimum energy efficiency standards for rental homes in the ACT
Submission to ACT Government
Submission to ACT Government
November
Lawson North Development Public Consultation
Submission to Defence Housing Australia
Briefing Paper: Lawson Grasslands
National Construction Code Regulatory Impact Statement
Submission to the Australian Building Codes Board
Proposed Changes to Conservation Planning Decisions under the EPBC Act
Submission to the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment
Draft Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management Plan
Submission to the NSW Minister for Energy and Environment
October
Draft Variation 357 End-of-trip facilities general code
Submission to ACT Government
August
Draft Amendment to the Plan of Management: Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct
Submission to NPWS Planning Evaluation and Assessment
Gang-gang Cockatoo Listing Assessment
Submission to Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment
July
Canberra Brickworks Redevelopment Environmental Impact Assessment 201900047
Submission to ACT Government
June
2021–22 ACT Budget consultation
Submission to ACT Government
Natural Resource Management Plan Discussion Paper
Submission to ACT Government
May
Submission to ACT Government
Inquiry into the management of school infrastructure
Submission to Education and Community Inclusion Committee
March
EPBC Referral 2021/8884: Territory Battery Energy Storage System, Ginninderry
Submission to Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade in Jerrabomberra – EIS201900029
Submission to ACT Government
Draft Variation 372 Watson Section 76
Submission to ACT Government
Submission to the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
EPBC Amendment (Standards and Assurance) Bill 2021
Submission to Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
February
Evoenergy revised 2021–2026 gas access arrangement proposal (GN21 plan)
Submission to Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions for Golden Sun Moth
Submission to Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
January
Draft Variation 379 Nature Reserve: Kenny Environmental Offset Site
Submission to ACT Government
2020
September
Exposure Draft Plastic Reduction Bill 2020
Submission to ACT Government
Integrated Resource Recovery Facility proposal by Hi Quality ACT Pty Ltd
Submission to ACT Government
Stage 2A: EPBC Preliminary Documentation for light rail extension to Commonwealth Park
Submission to ACT Government
Submission to ACT Government
August
Federal Inquiry into the problem of feral and domestic cats in Australia
Submission to The Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy
Evoenergy 2021–26 gas access arrangement proposal
Submission to Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
July
Submission to NSW Independent Planning Commission
Draft Variation 95: North Curtin Diplomatic Estate and Urban Area
Submission to National Capital Authority
May
Acton Waterfront – Phase 2 Boardwalk and Land Reclamation
Submission to National Capital Authority
Draft Variation 369 to the Living Infrastructure Plan in Residential Zones
Submission to ACT Government
April
Submission to the Independent Review of the EPBC Act
Submission to Independent Review Panel
Evoenergy gas network 2021–26 access arrangement review (GN21 draft plan)
Submission to Evoenergy
March
Submission to ACT Government
2019
December
Review of the Tree Protection Act 2005
Submission to ACT Government
Canberra Nature Park Draft Reserve Management Plan
Submission to ACT Government
October
ACT Sustainable Energy Policy 2020-25 Discussion Paper
Submission to ACT Government
Submission to ACT Government
July
Phasing out single-use plastics Discussion paper
Submission to ACT Government
June
Strategic Bushfire Management Plan 4
Submission to the statutory consultation process on the Exposure Draft of SMBP4
Submission to ACT Government
May
Submission to the ACT Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal
April
Moving Canberra – Integrated Transport Strategy
Submission to ACT Government
2018
November
Draft Variation to Territory Plan 354
Submission regarding water sensitive urban design (WSUD)
June
Materials recovery facility – Fyshwick – EIS application 201700053
Submission to EPSDD in regards to a new waste facility proposal at Fyshwick.
May
Independent Audit of Gungahlin Strategic Assessment
Briefing paper addressing
DA 201833473 – Proposed Crown Lease variation for Blocks 7 and 8 Section 66 Deakin
Representation on the Development Application to increase gross floor area of building on Red Hill site from 500 to 20,500 square metres
DA201833481 – proposal for 16 storey mixed use development
Representation on the Development Application to (representation on Development Application)
April
Submission#2 – Towards Zero Net Emissions in the ACT
Joint submission – second response to ACT Government discussion paper ACT’s Climate Strategy to a Net Zero Emissions Territory
ACTs Climate Strategy to a Net Zero Emissions Territory
ACT Energy Consumer Policy Consortium Joint Submission
March
Comments on Molonglo River Reserve Draft Management Plan 2018
Conservation Council submission to EPSDD
Comments on Draft Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2018-2030
Conservation Council submission
February
Submission#1 – Towards Zero Net Emissions in the ACT
Joint submission first response to ACT Government discussion paper ACT’s Climate Strategy to a Net Zero Emissions Territory
ICRC Draft report Regulated water and sewerage services prices 2018–23
Submission to the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission about water prices
2017
November
Getting to zero waste to landfill: Managing our green garden and organic kitchen waste
Briefing paper
October
Icon Water proposals for water and sewerage tariffs 2018-2023
Conservation Council submission to the ICRC
Going backwards on reducing Canberra’s waste
Conservation Council ACT Region Briefing Paper
June
ACCC inquiry retail electricity supply and pricing Issues Paper
Joint submission from the ACT Energy Consumers Policy Consortium
April
Market Sounding ACT Waste Feasibility Study
Submission
March
Kangaroo management in the ACT
Conservation Council Policy Position
Joint Submission from the ACT Energy Consumers Policy Consortium
February
ACT Threatening Process Nomination – Loss of Hollow-bearing Trees
Nomination to the Scientific Committee
2016
October
ACT Region Food Council: DRAFT Terms of Reference and Governance Principles
July
A 2016 ACT Election Agenda – Our Future, Our Environment
The 2016 ACT Election Policy Platform of the Conservation Council ACT Region
Waste Management and Resource Recovery Bill 2016
Submission
May
ACT Region People’s Food Plan Working Paper #1 May 2016
April
Comments on Canberra’s Transport Future
Submission
Draft Climate Change adaptation strategy
Submission
March
Briefing paper: Suburb concept “Thompson” west Tuggeranong
Submission
Comments on Light Rail Network – A modern transport system for a growing city Submission to xxx
February
Letter to Australian Parliamentarians from concerned community organisations.
January
DA 2015-28681 Watson Section 64, Block 9 Watson Estate Development Plan
Submission
Draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Bill 2015
Submission
2015
December
Briefing paper: Light Rail and Public Transport Statement
A position statement on the development of light rail
November
National Capital Plan Proposed Changes
Submission
Williamsdale Solar Farm – DA201528186
Submission
September
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Standing) Bill 2015
Submission
Review of Emergencies Act 2004
Submission
August
Dargues Reef Mine – Modification 3
Submission
July
National Capital Plan Exposure Draft
Submission
Submission
DV351-NCP DA85 West Belconnen Urban Development
Submission
June
ACT Budget 2015-16 Weeds Briefing Paper
Input to the House of Representatives inquiry into Registered Environment Organisations
Submission
March
Food Policy and Plan Discussion Paper March 2015
January
Review of Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme
Joint submission with ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS)
2014
October
Strategic Bushfire Management Plan and Plans of Management – relationship
September
Submission
Submission
July
Draft Strategic Bushfire Management Plan 2014-2019
Submission
April
Submission
Submission
2013
December
Managing the Urban Edge Discussion Paper
Conservation Council discussion paper
November
Capital Light Rail Integration Study
Submission
August
Submission
July
North Watson Preliminary Assessment
Submission
April
North Gungahlin Strategic Environment Assessment
Submission
Submission
2012
December
Draft Nature Conservation Strategy 2012-2022
Submission
Towards an Integrated Conservation Agency Update
Briefing Paper
November
Towards an Integrated Conservation Agency Briefing Paper
Briefing Paper on the benefits of an integrated conservation agency in the ACT
October
Climate Change Policy Scorecard
Conservation Council ACT Region Election Scorecard
Our Future Our Environment Policy Scorecard
Conservation Council ACT Region Election Scorecard
September
Conservation Council ACT Region ACT Election Platform
Jerrabomberra Wetlands Draft Master Plan
Submission
April
Murray Darling Basin Draft Plan
Submission
March
Submission
Weathering the Change Draft Action Plan#2
Submission