Overview
The federal government has registered the List of Threatened Species Amendment (434) Instrument 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation. The instrument was registered on 27 August 2026 and is currently in force. It makes additions or amendments to species listings under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
This instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
What the instrument does
The instrument amends the official list of threatened species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The source document does not specify which species were added, removed, or reclassified in this particular amendment.
Relevance to land use and development activities
Updated threatened species listings can affect development approvals, land clearing, and environmental assessments where a project or property involves habitat for newly listed species.
Key actions
- Check the full instrument text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01124 to identify which species were added or changed in Amendment (434).
- If your business involves construction, land development, agriculture, or land clearing, review whether any newly listed species are present on or near your site - this may affect approvals or trigger referral obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
- Contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for guidance on how updated listings affect a current or planned project. The source document does not provide a direct contact number or email.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.