What the Instrument Does
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (National Recovery Plan for Four Grassland Earless Dragons (Tympanocryptis spp.) of Southeast Australia) Instrument 2026 adopts a national recovery plan for four species of Grassland Earless Dragon lizards found in southeast Australia. The instrument is made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Administration and Effective Date
The instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. It takes effect from 14 October 2026.
Scope and Obligations
The source text does not specify any direct compliance obligations, fees, or penalties for businesses. It does not name specific industries or regions affected beyond the general reference to southeast Australia.
This type of instrument can be relevant to businesses involved in land clearing, construction, or development in areas where this species' habitat is found, but the source text itself does not detail any such requirements.
Key Actions
- If a business operates on land in southeast Australia that may contain grassland habitat, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water can be checked with on whether this recovery plan affects any approvals or land use plans
- The full legislative text and explanatory statement can be viewed at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01383
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