The definition of ‘small business’ and eligibility for exemption from cost recovery fees for environmental assessments under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Consultation Paper

The NFF’s 28 March 2017 submission recommends that the Government adopt the Australian Tax Office definition for Primary Producer. The NFF’s view is that the imposition of costs for referral under the EPBC provides an additional barrier and may result in the failure of the EPBC Act to achieve its objectives.