Decision Brief For Reconsideration Decision For Qld Hunter Gas - EPBC 2008/4620.

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This decision brief concerns the Queensland Hunter Gas Pipeline (EPBC 2008/4620), a referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The department recommended confirming the original "not a controlled action" (NCA) decision following a public reconsideration period that closed 8 December 2023. The brief indicates the proponent (Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd), public, and relevant Ministers all submitted comments during the 15 business day consultation window. The controlling provisions assessment shows no triggering of World Heritage, National Heritage, Ramsar wetlands, threatened species/communities, migratory species, marine area, Great Barrier Reef, coal seam gas water impact, Commonwealth land, or Commonwealth action provisions—all marked as unchanged from the original decision. The brief structured recommendations for the decision-maker to consider the complete referral package, consultation responses, and departmental reasoning before determining whether to confirm the