About the application
We have received an application for a permit under Part 13, section 237 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The application is to undertake close approaches to cetaceans for the purpose of scientific research in Commonwealth waters.
How can I get involved
It is a 10-business day public consultation period from the date of publication, you are invited to comment on this application before 4 February 2025.
Read the application documents
CP2025-0001 General Permit Application [PDF 634 KB]
CP2025-0001 General Permit Application [DOCX 134 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A [PDF 639 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A [DOCX 682 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 3 - Map [PDF 192 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 3 - Map [DOCX 391 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 - Objectives and Methods [PDF 206 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 4 - Objectives and Methods [DOCX 43 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 - Research Proposal [PDF 114 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Attachment Question 5 - Research Proposal [DOCX 48 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Additional Information Question 11 [PDF 161 KB]
CP2025-0001 Supplementary Form A – Additional Information Question 11 [DOCX 49 KB]
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Send your comments
Comments can be sent by email or post to:
Email:
Post:
The Director
Migratory Species Section
GPO Box 3090
Canberra ACT 2601
Confidentiality
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