Submissions close 5pm 12 March 2026

Additional Information:

Below is a template you may follow when making a submission. Copy this info and adapt with your own words. 

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[YOUR NAME]  

[YOUR ADDRESS]

[SUBURB AND POSTCODE]

[TODAY’S DATE}

To:

Minister for the Environment and Water

Australian Government

PO Box 6022

CANBERRA ACT 2600

Email: 

TO:  epbc@springfieldresidential.com

CC:  senator.waters@aph.gov.au 

CC: admin@savewoogarooforest.com.au

CC: EPBC.Referrals@dcceew.gov.au 

REF:  EPBC Case 2019/8575

Dear Minister,

[Introduction/overview]

[Write what you know about the area in question and why you think it should not be developed. If you believe species exist in this forest that are currently listed as being under threat under the EPBC Act, then you have to add a line mentioning that this is a controlled action. See example below:]

This proposed action is a controlled action and should be rejected! 

[Other information you believe the developer needs to be aware of]

Vegetation on-site is largely intact and known Koala food trees are present throughout. The proposed action will result in the direct impact (clearing) of approximately 136 ha of native vegetation that is habitat for the Koala, and an indirect impact of an additional 26 ha of native vegetation. 

According to the Ecological Report, a habitat score calculation was completed in accordance with the EPBC Act referral guidelines for the vulnerable Koala (2014) and these areas were assessed to have a habitat score of 7 (where habitat is considered to be critical to the survival of the Koala under the referral guidelines). The proposed action is hence considered likely to have a significant impact on critical Koala habitat.

You could also mention existing developments in the area/existing deforestation/ how the wildlife has nowhere to go, the negative impact the recent sewer upgrade along Opossum Creek has had on the forest and so on]

[It doesn’t hurt to insert a photo or two or perhaps a map. Just make sure you don’t make the document too large.]

[Conclusion]

[Any final words you may have]

Yours sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]