Protected matters search tool
Use this search tool to generate a report that will help determine whether matters of national environmental significance or other matters protected by the EPBC Act are likely to occur in your area of interest. Any information provided through this facility is indicative only, and local knowledge and information should also be sought where possible.
Further information about this tool
- Map search
Zoom in and draw area on screen, then generate a report
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Please ensure your browser preferences are set to enable Javascript and to accept pop-up windows. - Coordinate search
Enter latitudes and longitudes to define an area, then generate a report - Local government area search
Enter all or part of a Local Government Area name, then generate a report
Database downtime
The Protected Matters Search Tool is currently experiencing technical problems and may not be available. The Department is working to rectify this and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Our databases are not available Sunday 11.55 pm to Monday 6.00 am AEST (Europe: Sunday pm; US: Sunday am)
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