On Friday, 28 March 2025 the government assumed a Caretaker role. Some consultations have been deactivated until further notice, in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions.

About the consultation

You are invited to provide your views and supporting reasons about:

  • the eligibility of Dipturus canutus (grey skate) for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened species, and

  • the necessary conservation actions for this species.

Responses are welcomed from any interested person.

The Threatened Species Scientific Committee assesses species to determine their eligibility for inclusion in the list of threatened species under the EPBC Act and provides recommendations to the Minister for the Environment of Australia.

How can I get involved

Read the consultation documents:

- Consultation Document on Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions – Dipturus canutus (grey skate) (PDF 1.3 MB)

- Consultation Document on Listing Eligibility and Conservation Actions – Dipturus canutus (grey skate) (Doc 1.6 MB)

If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.

Send your comments

Responses are required to be submitted by 19 May 2025.

Responses are to be provided in writing by email to: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Please include "Dipturus canutus (grey skate)" in the Subject field of your email.

Personal information collection

Personal information that you provide will only be used for these purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to employees of Australian Government agencies assisting the Committee for the purposes outlined above. The department will deal with personal information contained in, or provided concerning, responses in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Timeline

  • Opened
    open
    27 March 2025
  • Closes
    pending
    19 May 2025

Contact

Email: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Please include "Dipturus canutus (grey skate)" in the Subject field of your email.

Mail:

The Director
Marine Species Conservation Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
CANBERRA ACT 2601