EPBC Act Referral guidelines for the vulnerable black-eyed susan, Tetratheca juncea

About this policy statement

The black-eyed susan is listed as a vulnerable species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Vulnerable species are a matter of national environmental significance. This policy statement is intended to provide guidance to proponents on the need to refer an action to which the EPBC Act applies.

The key elements of this policy statement were developed during an expert workshop with scientific experts, state threatened species officers and environmental consultants. The policy statement has been available for public comment and where appropriate changes have been made.

This policy statement should be read in conjunction with Significant impact guidelines 1.1 - matters of national environmental significance.

There may be other EPBC Act policy statements which provide further guidance.

The policy will be updated as substantial new information becomes available. If you have any new research or information on the black-eyed susan which can contribute to future policy revisions, please forward it to:

Email: speciespolicy@environment.gov.au
Mail: Species Information Section
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601
Fax: 02 6274 2875

See also

• Tetratheca juncea - Black-eyed Susan - SPRAT Profile