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If you’re submitting biodiversity or marine survey data, this page will help you understand how to use Environment Online and where to start.
You may have arrived here from the previous IBSA or IMSA submission websites. The way survey data is submitted has changed, and all submissions are now made through Environment Online.
What's changed?
From 13 October 2025, survey data packages should be submitted through Environment Online using the new Index of Surveys for Assessments (ISA).
This replaces the previous submissions processes via:
- Index of Biodiversity Surveys for Assessment (IBSA)
- Index of Marine Surveys for Assessment (IMSA).
With ISA you can:
- submit data packages directly linked to applications or referrals under Part IV and Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
- use a single, streamlined platform for both land-based biodiversity and marine survey data.
You can still search, view, and download data from the IBSA and IMSA portals.
About the Index of Surveys for Assessments
The Index of Surveys for Assessments (ISA) brings together biodiversity and marine survey data to:
- improve access for government, industry and the community
- support better environmental outcomes
- simplify the submission process.
For more information, visit the Index of Surveys for Assessment webpage.
Get started with Environment Online
To submit survey data, you will need to access Environment Online.
- If you’re new, view Start using Environment Online for the first time to get started.
- If you already have an account, log in.
If you're submitting data on behalf of an organisation or another person, you must be authorised to act on their behalf in Environment Online.
If you’re unsure where to start, see the Start using Environment Online for the first time guidance.
Prepare your data package
Before you submit
- Read the Procedure: Preparing data packages for the Index of Surveys for Assessments (includes the data standards).
- Prepare all required documents and data files.
- You can submit in one session or save and return later.
Resources
- ISA survey boundary shapefile template
- IBSA shapefile templates
- IMSA shapefile templates
- Example IBSA data package
ISA Data Licence
View the ISA Data Licence Statement.
Guidance articles and instructional videos
Guidance articles
Instructional videos
Frequently asked questions
How do I access Environment Online?
Follow the Start using Environment Online for the first time guidance.
Who can submit survey data packages in Environment Online?
Proponents can submit directly or authorise consultants to act on their behalf.
Where can I find guidance on submitting survey data (biodiversity or marine)?
View the guide on How to submit survey data packages for the ISA.
How can I check the status of my submission?
Log in to Environment Online and go to your ‘My Environment’ dashboard.
What happens if my submission is rejected?
You will receive an email explaining the reason. You can update your package and resubmit.