Australia's New Environment Regulator Commences

Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water

The National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA) has commenced.

The National EPA is Australia's new independent environmental regulator. It will:

  • monitor compliance with Australia's environmental laws
  • take action when laws are broken
  • support efficient project assessments and approvals.

The National EPA forms part of reforms to Australia's national environmental law. Remaining reforms will start on or before 1 December 2026.

To stay up to date on the National EPA:

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