Submissions to Government

Australia’s environmental law reform will fail to halt biodiversity decline unless environmental offsets are made measurable, enforceable and outcome focused.

The National Environmental Standards should be clear, unambiguous, measurable and enforceable.

The Academy recommends climate‑adjusted water limits, stronger monitoring and sustained research investment to safeguard the Murray–Darling Basin, as current settings risk accelerating ecological decline.

Critical amendments must be made to the draft National Environmental Standards to establish clear, measurable, enforceable and scientifically grounded requirements for environmental assessment, impact avoidance, mitigation and offsetting.

Health and science organisations urge the Government to fund a national indoor air quality strategy and advisory council in the 2026–27 Budget.

On 24 November 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 and six related bills.

On 21 October 2025, the Academy made a submission on implementing Australia's strategy for nature 2024–2030.

On 29 September 2025, the Academy made a submission on the National Food Security Strategy.

On 1 September 2025, the Academy made a submission on the Algal Blooms in South Australia inquiry.

On 18 December 2024, the Academy made a submission to the Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances).