What are the implications of listing the Murray Cod as a nationally threatened species under the EPBC Act?
Listing of the Murray Cod as a nationally threatened species under the EPBC Act means that any action that is likely to have a significant impact on the species will need to be referred to the Commonwealth Environment Minister for a decision as to whether assessment and approval is required. It is an offence for any person to undertake an action that is likely to have a significant impact on a matter of national environmental significance (including a nationally listed threatened species) without approval. Guidelines have been produced to assist people to identify whether their activity is likely to have a significant impact on a nationally listed species. These guidelines, EPBC Act Administrative Guidelines on Significance July 2000, can be obtained from the Environment Australia website or by contacting Environment Australia. Examples of activities that may require referral under the EPBC Act include actions such as large-scale desnagging or the construction of large weirs or dams. I
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