What has changed
The federal government has registered an update to the official list of threatened species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. This update is known as the List of Threatened Species Amendment (434) Instrument 2026. It was registered on 27 August 2026 and is now in force.
What the source document says
The registration details for this instrument are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01124. The source page provides registration details only. It does not specify which species were added, removed, or reclassified as part of this amendment, and it does not describe what practical obligations flow from this particular amendment.
Key actions
- Read the full instrument and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01124 to find out exactly which species were added or changed in amendment 434.
- If a business involves land clearing, construction, agriculture, or any activity in natural environments, check with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to confirm whether any newly listed species affects approvals or obligations.
- Set up an alert for future amendments to this list via the My Account function at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01124 to receive notifications of changes relevant to specific operations.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.