Environmental Assessment Policy Template for Australia

1. Indigenous Heritage Considerations: Specific procedures for addressing indigenous heritage in environmental assessments, required when projects may impact indigenous lands or cultural heritage

2. Climate Change Considerations: Guidelines for incorporating climate change impacts and adaptation measures, recommended for long-term projects

3. Biodiversity Offset Requirements: Procedures for determining and implementing biodiversity offsets, needed when significant environmental impacts are anticipated

4. Emergency Response Procedures: Procedures for handling environmental emergencies during assessment or implementation, recommended for high-risk projects

5. International Standards Compliance: Additional requirements for projects requiring compliance with international standards or funding requirements

6. Strategic Assessment Procedures: Procedures for conducting strategic environmental assessments, needed for large-scale or program-level assessments

1. Schedule 1: Environmental Impact Assessment Templates: Standard templates for different types of environmental assessment reports

2. Schedule 2: Screening Checklist: Checklist for initial project screening and determination of assessment requirements

3. Schedule 3: Risk Assessment Matrix: Templates and guidance for environmental risk assessment

4. Schedule 4: Stakeholder Consultation Plan Template: Template and guidance for developing stakeholder engagement plans

5. Appendix A: Legislative Requirements Reference: Detailed reference guide to relevant legislation and regulatory requirements

6. Appendix B: Technical Guidelines: Specific technical guidelines for different environmental aspects (air, water, noise, etc.)

7. Appendix C: Reporting Forms: Standard forms for various stages of the environmental assessment process

8. Appendix D: Best Practice Examples: Examples of well-executed environmental assessments and management plans