When a biodiversity certification is applied for or is proposed to be extended, the public is invited to make submissions.
New proposals and proposals for extension are exhibited on this page.
After submissions close, the Minister for the Environment will consider all submissions before deciding whether to grant the application or the extension.
Submissions are invited on the following biodiversity certification or extension proposals.
Have your say public consultations now open
Have your say on the following applications for biodiversity certification now open for public consultation:
- Lake Munmorah public consultation (open for feedback from 19 August 2026 until 18 September 2026)
- Lisarow public consultation (open for feedback from 19 August 2026 until 18 September 2026)
- West Gables public consultation (open for feedback from 11 September 2026 until 26 October 2026)
Reeves Street, Somersby public consultation is now closed
The application for certification was open for public comment until 1 July 2026.
After submissions close, the applicant must provide a report to the Department of Climate, Change, Energy, the Environment and Water that includes the applicant’s response to any submissions from the public.