---
title: "Map BDAR and SIS triggers: Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) and EPBC reform"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment/map-biodiversity-and-nature-conservation-approvals-required-for-the-prop/australia"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A12-T1-R9-AU"
practice_area: "Planning & Environment"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["AU"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Map BDAR and SIS triggers: Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) and EPBC reform

> From the proposal and the controls on the file, table candidate biodiversity approvals, whether a BDAR or SIS may be triggered, and specialist reports still needed.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment/map-biodiversity-and-nature-conservation-approvals-required-for-the-prop/australia  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Planning & Environment](https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | From the proposal and the controls on the file, table candidate biodiversity approvals, whether a BDAR or SIS may be triggered, and specialist reports still needed. |
| What the lawyer must review | Note the Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 (Cth): Tranche 1 20 February 2026, NEPA 1 July 2026 Note the rest of the reform commences by 1 December 2026 Check which EPBC provisions, bilateral agreements and accredited pathways are in force Take NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme credits, species listings and BCT standards from the BCT Base species presence on an ecologist's survey |
| Written for | Australia |
| Applies to | [Map biodiversity and nature-conservation approvals required for the proposal](https://ailawframework.com/practice/planning-and-environment/map-biodiversity-and-nature-conservation-approvals-required-for-the-prop.md) |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes summarising source material. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Calculate operative dates independently from the current rule and actual triggering event. Check exceptions and record the verified deadline.
2. Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
3. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
4. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
5. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*