Submission—Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024 [Provisions] and related bills
On 18 July 2024, the Academy made a submission to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee, on amendments to the Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024.
The Academy recommends:
• adopting a stronger definition of ‘Nature Positive’ aligned with international definitions and Australia’s own targets and ambitions.
• establishing EPA and EIA as statutory bodies with independent governance boards.
• legislating expert advisory committees with clear functions for both EPA and EIA.
• progressing stage 3 of the Nature Positive reforms package including National Environmental Standards before end of 2024.
