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The EPBC Regulations 2000 sunset on 1 April 2026 and were replaced by the EPBC Regulations 2025, registered on 18 December 2025 following public consultation by DCCEEW.
The EPBC Regulations 2000 reached their statutory sunset date of 1 April 2026. Following a public consultation process conducted by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), a sunsetting remake — the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2025 — was registered on 18 December 2025.
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- The EPBC Regulations 2000 sunset on 1 April 2026 and were replaced by the EPBC Regulations 2025, registered on 18 December 2025 following public consultation by DCCEEW.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
EPBC Regulations 2000 Remade as EPBC Regulations 2025 — Effective 18 December 2025 is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (FEDERAL). It is made under Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is EPBC Regulations 2000 > Sunsetting.
What does this WHS obligation require?
EPBC Regulations 2000 Remade as EPBC Regulations 2025 — Effective 18 December 2025 is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (FEDERAL). In short, The EPBC Regulations 2000 sunset on 1 April 2026 and were replaced by the EPBC Regulations 2025, registered on 18 December 2025 following public consultation by DCCEEW.
What changed recently?
The most recent change to the law behind EPBC Regulations 2000 Remade as EPBC Regulations 2025 — Effective 18 December 2025 is dated 1 April 2026.