IN THIS ARTICLE:
This page helps you understand how to use Environment Online to manage Industry Regulation licences, works approvals, registrations and related obligations.
What you can do in Environment Online
- Apply for licences, works approvals and registrations
- Submit amendments, transfers and surrender applications
- Lodge annual fee information
- Submit compliance plans and reports
- View, track and manage your instruments, applications and fees in one place
Industry Regulation services are being progressively rolled out in Environment Online, with full integration expected by late 2026.
Guides and videos
Guidance articles
- Introduction to Environment Online
- How to submit an annual fee
- How to submit a new registration application
- How to submit a new licence or works approval application
- How to submit an amendment application
- How to submit a transfer application
- How to submit a surrender application
- How to submit a licence renewal application
- How to submit a compliance report or plan
- Application attachments
Video guides
- Introduction to Environment Online
- Industry regulation functionality in Environment Online
- How to submit an application, report or request
- How to submit an enquiry
- How to manage your instrument obligations
- How to respond to a request for information (RFI)
Policies and guidance outside Environment Online
You can view the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation’s policies, guidelines and procedures at Licences and works approvals for prescribed premises.
Before you use these services
To use Industry Regulation services in Environment Online, you need to:
- have an Environment Online account
- be authorised to act for the relevant organisation.
If you’re not already using Environment Online, find out how to start using Environment Online for the first time.