Environmental impact statement process

About the EIS process

Explains the types of EIS processes and the various steps.

Projects

Find out how to have your say on an EIS, read about current, completed, withdrawn or lapsed projects and see statistics for completed projects.

Resources

More resources for understanding the EIS process.

EPBC Act Bilateral Agreement

Information about the bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of Queensland relating to environmental assessment.

SSRC Act Social Impact Assessment

Information about the social impact assessment, which forms part of the EIS process and may require separate approval under the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017.

The National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Mining Development

Information about the objectives of the National Partnership Agreement.