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The Environment Protection Authority's purpose is to protect and enhance the quality of the Tasmanian environment in balance with economic and social values, and the needs of future generations.

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Tasmania's response to Bird Flu (avian influenza)

Tasmania's response to Bird Flu (avian influenza)

The Tasmanian Avian Influenza Readiness and Response Plan is being led by Biosecurity Tasmania. The EPA will support response efforts where appropriate to help protect the environment. More information can be found on the NRE Tas website.

Florfenicol

Florfenicol

The antibiotic florfenicol was used under Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) permit to combat P. salmonis in farmed finfish between November 2025 and March 2026.

Assessment

Assessment

The EPA is responsible for assessing the environmental impacts of new development proposals.

Current Air Quality

Current Air Quality

Real-time air quality data for Tasmania from the BLANkET network of monitoring stations.

Wood Heater Smoke

Wood Heater Smoke

You can reduce smoke pollution and help your neighbours to breathe easier. See our feature below to find out how to Burn Brighter This Winter.

Items of Interest

Burn Brighter This Winter: Small changes, cleaner air

This year, the EPA is asking everyone to Burn Brighter This Winter by making a few simple changes that can reduce wood smoke and improve air quality.

EPA considers proposal for Whale Point Nursery Facility Intensification and Expansion, Port Huon

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by Huon Aquaculture Company for an intensifcation and expansion of Whale Point Nursery Facility at Port Huon.

EPA considers proposal for Boys Road Quarry intensification, Forest

The EPA Board has concluded its assessment of a proposal by SW & AJ Barker to upgrade an existing level 1 siltstone and dolomite quarry to a level 2 activity at Forest.

EPA considers proposal for Local Meat Co, Claude Rd Abattoir

A delegate of the Board of the EPA has concluded assessment of a proposal by Local Meat Co Pty Ltd for the expansion of an abattoir in the Kentish Council municipality.

EPA considers proposal for Tyre Recycling Facility, Rocherlea

A delegate of the EPA Board has concluded assessment of a proposal by ELT Recycling Australia Pty Ltd for a Tyre Recycling Facility at Rocherlea, Launceston.

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Consultations

MMG Australia Limited, Bobadil Heights, Filtered Tailings Stack, Rosebery

Proposal to construct a Filtered Tailings Stack (FTS) adjacent to the existing Bobadil TSF within Mining Lease 28M/1993, and associated filter plant, pipeline and road infrastructure to process tailings into filtered tailings for disposal within the FTS. The FTS will allow for approximately 12 years of storage at the current tailings production rate of 850,000 tonnes per annum, with the final storage capacity of up to 10.45 million tonnes of filtered tailings.

Draft guidelines closed: 25/5/2026

Hydro Tasmania, Tarraleah Redevelopment Project, Western and Upstream Component

The proposal relates to the redevelopment of the Tarraleah Hydropower Scheme and has multiple aspects. The following aspects related to the construction of the new conveyance infrastructure, which includes crushing of approximately 246,000 cubic metres of rock. are to be assessed by the EPA: • headrace pipeline, connected to the intake on Lake King William and tunnel; • arched headrace tunnel, approximately 12 km long; • access tunnels and portals to headrace and power tunnels; • surge tower; and • pumping station upgrades and additional pipeline.

Case for Assessment closed: 25/5/2026

ELT Recycling Australia Pty Ltd, Rocherlea Tyre Recycling Facility, Tyre Shredding

ELT is proposing a new facility for shredding approximately 5000 waste tyres weekly for recycling purposes. The shredded material will then be exported for further processing into diesel and other products.

Case for Assessment closed: 19/5/2026

All consultations, including those recently completed

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Burn Brighter This Winter

Burn Brighter This Winter ProgramBurn Brighter This Winter Resources​​Improving wood heater useRules for wood-fired heating and cooking ​ Smoky Wood Heater ComplaintsBackyard BurningDecorative  ​​Burn brighterDecorative​​​  Science of burning brighter​
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​Burn Brighter This Winter key mess​​​ages

  • Only burn dry, seasoned firewood​
  • Always burn with a flame - don't let your fire smoulder
  • After reloading, open the air intake and burn your fire on high for 20 minutes, especially before going to bed
    ​​ Be a good neighbour this winter. Pop outside and have a look at your chimney tonight. Burn Brighter this Winter. Environment Protection Authority

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We the Environment Protection Authority acknowledge all Aboriginal people; the traditional owners of the Land upon which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.