Chairman Eddie Rigg recently spoke to Adrian Lowe at The West Australian regarding the appointment of former WA chief scientist, Professor Peter Klinken, as head of Salubris’ new Scientific Advisory Committee. Please see a preview of the article as below –
Salubris appoints former WA chief scientist Peter Klinken as head of scientific advisory committee
Former WA chief scientist Peter Klinken has joined carbon credit and abatement project developer and owner Salubris to head up its new scientific advisory committee. Professor Klinken, whose 11-year term as chief scientist ended last June, is among one of Australia’s most pre-eminent scientific minds and has won renown? for his research into leukaemia, cancer and anaemia. He was last year appointed into the WA Science Hall of Fame and has encouraged the scientific community to be better at communicating what they do and how it contributes to a better society. Mr Rigg said Professor Klinken’s tenure as chief scientist, and his rich experience in science, innovation and industry, provided Salubris with an “exceptional foundation” as it looked to develop more projects across WA.
– Adrian Lowe, The West Australian
Professor Peter Klinken’s leadership will strengthen our commitment to developing high‑integrity biodiversity, natural capital and carbon projects backed by rigorous scientific evidence. As environmental expectations evolve under recent changes to the EPBC Act, this expertise is more important than ever. We look forward to working with Professor Klinken as we continue to expand our portfolio across Western Australia and deliver premium environmental outcomes.
Thank you to the Carbon Market Institute for hosting the 10th Carbon Farming Industry Forum in Fremantle, Western Australia. It was fantastic for Salubris to partner with this year’s event and particularly meaningful to see the conference hosted in WA – a state with extraordinary biodiversity assets, unique land tenure arrangements, and enormous potential to help shape the future of Australia’s carbon and nature markets.
During Plenary One, our Executive Director, Brendon Grylls, spoke on “Building the Foundation for Climate, Nature and Regional Prosperity”, highlighting the scale of opportunity across WA’s Crown land estate and the potential for carbon and biodiversity markets to deliver long-term economic and tenure benefits for Traditional Owners and regional communities.
He outlined WA’s unique land tenure landscape and the emerging Diversification Lease pathway as a key mechanism to unlock value across the c.130 million hectares of Crown land opportunity. He noted that while industry and Traditional Owner partners are ready to progress projects, greater certainty and more timely progression through the regulatory and approval processes will be critical to move from concept to reality.
As Brendon stated during the forum:
“The biggest risk to this sector is not the compliance obligations placed on industry – it is the inability of legislators and regulators to provide certainty to the market trying to supply the product.”
A key theme throughout the conference was the importance of Traditional Owner leadership, participation and collaboration in carbon and nature markets.
We were proud to hear Salubris recognised during the “Town Hall: Indigenous Carbon – Country, Culture and Community” discussion for our partnership approach and commitment to working collaboratively with Traditional Owner groups to deliver long-term environmental, social and economic outcomes through genuine partnerships and shared prosperity.
Yesterday, our CEO Peter Balsarini joined Plenary Four: “Carbon and Nature Projects as an Asset Class”, discussing the role of carbon and nature projects within investment markets and the frameworks needed to support project bankability. Peter spoke about the strong demand emerging from the WA market for Nature Repair and biodiversity opportunities, and his excitement for the continued development of the sector.
Throughout the conference it was great connecting with Salubris’ Traditional Owner partners who were in attendance, investors, project developers and industry participants who are helping shape the next phase of Australia’s carbon and nature markets.
Thanks again to CMI and everyone who made the trip to WA – and for the important conversations on how we unlock the next phase of this market.
As a leader in large-scale carbon abatement, biodiversity restoration, and Traditional Owner partnerships, Salubris recognises the significance of the reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The passing of the legislation aligns closely with our outcome-driven approach to land management and provides a clear policy framework for biodiversity and nature-positive projects.
Highlights
The EPBC Act reforms aim to clarify and accelerate project development approvals across the country
Provide increased certainty around managing the impacts of biodiversity, which has historically been a major impediment to project approval
Lay the foundations for biodiversity management by creating a market for nature positive projects to be funded via project developers or Government offsets funds
The Act’s strengthened offset framework increases demand for secure land tenure, clear land use arrangements and Native Title partnerships
Salubris is ideally positioned to build a substantial and sustainable biodiversity business as an addition to its burgeoning carbon abatement project business
For industries facing rising expectations around their ecological integrity (e.g. mining, infrastructure, agriculture), the reforms make credible, compliant natural-capital partners essential. As a trusted environmental services provider, Salubris is ready to deliver
In late 2025, the Australian Parliament passed a major package of reforms to the EPBC Act, representing the most substantial shift in national environmental law in more than two decades. These reforms reshape the way environmental decisions are made across the country and introduce a clearer, more consistent national framework for every state and territory. Under these changes, a new federal regulator, the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), has been created. This independent agency will be responsible for monitoring, compliance and enforcement, bringing stronger oversight to environmental approvals and ensuring decisions are applied consistently.
The reforms also introduce a centralised framework of National Environmental Standards. These standards set out what ‘good’ environmental protection looks like and provide a baseline for assessments and approval decisions.
A key outcome of the EPBC reform package is an overhaul of the approval process for projects, which should accelerate approval timelines, drive down project development costs and increase efficiencies. Clear expectations will be set for dealing with biodiversity impacts, which have long been one of the biggest barriers for project developers – especially here in Western Australia’s mining-based economy.
Under the reformed law, “net gain” for nature becomes the new standard – meaning development proponents must demonstrate not just mitigation of harm, but measurable ecological improvement.
At Salubris, we already embed biodiversity uplift, carbon sequestration and Traditional Owner involvement at the core of our existing projects. The EPBC reforms provide a long-term policy platform that supports this approach and creates opportunities for growth and value generation.
As owners and developers of successful large carbon abatement projects, we recognise that suitable land tenure is a core component of viable long-term biodiversity projects. Our existing portfolio – including 1.7 million hectares of pastoral land tenure and over 4 million hectares of Unallocated Crown Land (UCL) under Diversification Lease or Section 91 Licence application – provides a substantial land bank and a strong platform to participate in the emerging biodiversity industry.
With a strong focus on the emerging biodiversity market, and backed by leading scientific expertise, we are well advanced in developing biodiversity projects across the Goldfields, Murchison and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. These projects target bird habitat, grassland regeneration, and the protection of other rare and endangered species.
In addition, the reforms elevate the need for meaningful Traditional Owner engagement, transparent decision-making, and recognition of cultural landscapes. Salubris’ existing model- working in partnership with Traditional Owners for land stewardship, carbon credits and biodiversity restoration – aligns directly with these reform priorities.
As National Environmental Standards are finalised and the new regulator becomes operational (expected mid-2026), project proponents and investors will need to adapt their planning, due-diligence and environmental strategies.
Salubris aims to:
Expand its large-scale carbon and biodiversity projects
Further develop its land bank of opportunities in conjunction with its Traditional Owner partners
Offer robust, data-driven restoration and carbon services to industry and investors
Edward Rigg, Chairman of Salubris, notes, “These reforms mark a generational shift for environmental stewardship in Australia, one that aligns closely with Salubris’ mission to deliver nature-enhanced value. We’re proud to be positioned at the intersection of industry, biodiversity, community and culture, ready to deliver real outcomes.”
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We’re proud to announce the establishment of the Salubris Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC), a governance committee formed by the Board of Salubris Australia Limited, and the inaugural meeting, which was held earlier this month.
The Salubris IAC has been established in recognition of Salubris’ continuing and growing engagement with multiple Traditional Owner groups on land-based opportunities across Western Australia. The Committee’s main purpose is to assist and guide both the Salubris Board and wider team in managing these relationships in an ethical and sustainable manner. More broadly, the Committee will play an important role in supporting Salubris’ broader Indigenous engagement initiatives – offering cultural insights, guiding communication approaches, and advising on how best to represent and communicate our Traditional Owner relationships to the wider public.
The Committee consists of:
Professor Colleen Hayward, Committee Member – Senior Noongar woman with over 35 years’ professional experience, who currently serves on the Boards of Salubris, MinRes and the Fremantle Dockers.
Peter Jeffries, Committee Member – Highly regarded senior Aboriginal leader from the Pilbara region and former CEO of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation.
Dr Guy Singleton, Committee Chairperson – Strategic Advisor to Salubris, Lotterywest Commissioner and Chairperson of Central Desert Native Title Services.
Charlene Doyle, Committee Secretary – General Manager – Commercial at Salubris.
During the first meeting, the Committee engaged in meaningful discussions around Salubris’ Indigenous engagement to date, marketing and communication materials, and the Company’s broader engagement strategy. The Committee provided insight into the bicentenary of the Swan River Colony in 2029 and its significance for Aboriginal people in Western Australia, which will help shape Salubris’ thinking around a culturally appropriate acknowledgement of this date.
Looking ahead, the Committee will guide the development and implementation of Salubris’ Traditional Owner Engagement Plan (TOEP) and will meet quarterly to monitor and review progress.
Through this Committee, Salubris reaffirms its commitment to building genuine, ethical, and best-in-class partnerships with Traditional Owner groups across Western Australia.
Executive Director Brendon Grylls recently sat down with Mark Pownall to discuss how we’re challenging traditional carbon abatement practices and creating carbon credits that deliver more value. Published in the September issue of the Business News Magazine, the article highlights how we’re targeting low-value land with innovative land management initiatives and establishing exemplar Indigenous partnerships to maximise outcomes and empower local communities.
Please see a preview of the article as below –
Salubris aiming for Indigenous outcome
Managing the land could challenge tree planting when it comes to carbon credits.
Brendon Grylls may have moved on from politics to commercial life, but he remains firmly involved in regional development.
Most recently, that involves a business that wants to help Indigenous groups earn income from managing their own land.
The former Nationals WA leader, who was the architect of the Royalties for Regions scheme and responsible for its implementation as regional development and lands minister more than a decade ago, has taken a leadership role with carbon credit group Salubris, backed by investment adviser Argonaut.
Salubris already owns the 200,000 hectare Gindalbie station in the Goldfields. Here, it earns carbon credits through increasingly common techniques such as destocking, as well as feral animal and weed suppression, allowing the native flora to recover in what is referred to as human-induced regeneration.
In July of 2023, we acquired Gindalbie Station – a low-intervention, nature-based carbon abatement project. At the time, the project was 5 years old and generating 45,000 to 55,000 ACCUs per annum. With our support, Gindalbie is expected to generate 1.2 million ACCUs over its lifetime. In the past year, we have achieved issuance of the project’s first block of ACCUs in May circa 80,000 credits. Fulfillment of a quarter of these credits in an early release sale alone is an exciting indicator of growing demand. The issuance was a great achievement that acknowledged the dedication of our team to successfully transition the project from the Tonkin family. Over the past 12 months we have implemented a number of human-induced regeneration strategies to restore biodiversity, such as reducing cattle numbers, while working with project partners to complete the initial stratification report.
Since then, significant winter rainfall in Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields has proven monumental for the project, with above average rainfall predicted to continue for the year. This greatly benefits the countryside and is accelerating growth at Gindalbie Station. With our human-induced regeneration strategies in place, we can maximise the growth potential this rainfall has introduced and realise the positive outcomes of the management changes made to date.
Watch the video below to hear from Gindalbie Station Manager, Tony Crook and Salubris CEO and Executive Director, Peter Balsarini on the challenges the project has faced, and where management focus lies as we embark on our next phase of growth at Gindalbie Station.
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We’re proud to have formalised Gindalbie Station as a best-in-class human-induced regeneration (HIR) project while navigating the dynamic environment of carbon abatement. Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to hear project updates and company announcements.
Salubris appoints Emeritus Professor Colleen Hayward AM as an Independent Non-Executive Director
Professor Colleen Hayward is a respected senior Noongar woman with extensive experience in developing programs to support and empower Aboriginal people in Western Australia. Colleen has a strong connection to Salubris’ mission to ensure positive outcomes for Traditional Owners and local communities through the development of Nature based projects in conjunction with Traditional Owners.
Through her career, Colleen has provided significant input to policies and programs on a wide range of issues at a community, state, and national level. Spanning education, employment, law, and justice, she has held many senior positions over the last 35 years. Colleen has garnered extensive recognition for her efforts, including the 2008 National NAIDOC Aboriginal Person of the Year Award and the 2006 Premier of Western Australia’s (WA) prestigious Multicultural Ambassador’s Award.
Colleen stated, “I’m delighted to join the board at Salubris to help further enhance the Company’s strategy and to strengthen effective partnerships with Traditional Owner groups that deliver social and environmental benefits. Importantly, the Salubris approach to partnership ensures that the land secured in partnership with Indigenous Groups is backed by an economically sustainable operational model that supports enduring management of the land and environment. It will benefit local communities now and for generations to come.”
In addition to Colleen’s role as an independent non-executive director, she will Chair the Salubris’ Indigenous Advisory Committee. Other appointees to this Committee will be made during August and September.
“We are delighted to welcome Colleen to the Board. She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and insight that will ensure we achieve our vision and purpose for the benefit of partners, shareholders, and people. She will play a crucial role in helping guide Salubris through the Company’s next growth phase. Already, Colleen is adding value with her relationships and appreciation of the regeneration and rehabilitation of affected lands” commented Salubris Chairman Eddie Rigg.
First of its kind partnership to generate carbon credits and secure land ownership for Traditional Owners
Salubris, a Perth-based environmental company, has partnered with the Marlinyu Ghoorlie (“MG”) peoples of the Goldfields region of Western Australia in an exclusive carbon and biodiversity agreement that seeks to create long term generational wealth for the Traditional Owners.
Highlights
Exclusive carbon and biodiversity partnership
MG has a native title claim of over 9 million hectares in the Goldfields region of WA
Carbon storage and biodiversity value of the Greater Western Woodlands will be of national significance
Expected to deliver significant pricing premiums for carbon credits generated
Creating large tracts of land 100% owned by MG; backed by an economically sustainable operational model
Salubris and MG will develop carbon credit generating projects on Unallocated Crown Land (UCL) and ex-pastoral leases within the MG claim area. MG’s native title claim extends over 9 million hectares of land and they are working towards a successful determination of native title in the next couple of years.
The partnership will utilise the newly established diversification lease framework developed by the Western Australian Government – and importantly these new leases will be applied for and held in the name of the MG people, creating large tracts of land 100% owned by MG.
It is a genuine partnership, with economic reward to be split 50/50. Salubris will be responsible for 100% of the financial and technical aspects of the projects while MG will provide experience, environmental knowledge, human resources and cultural authority.
“Salubris has come to us with a new model of partnership that values our native title rights. Returning land to MG people is a key priority of our board and membership,” says Mark Champion, spokesperson for the MG applicant group.
To hear more about the partnership, in the words of the MG peoples:
Under the exclusive agreement, MG and Salubris will develop a pipeline of new carbon abatement and environmental projects on MG traditional lands. The MG claim area encompasses part of the highly biodiverse and environmentally significant Greater Western Woodlands – the world’s largest intact Mediterranean climate (low rainfall) woodland which has been heavily impacted in recent times by seasonal fires which has caused significant damage to biodiversity and emitted substantial amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere.
The projects will include the minimisation and management of wildfire, with a focus on the protection of old growth eucalypt forest, the regeneration of former pastoral land through the management of wild cattle and other feral animals, and the maximising biodiversity and caring for Country through the establishment of a MG ranger and land management program.
The potential size and scale of the fire management project to protect and enhance the carbon store and biodiversity value of the Greater Western Woodlands will be of national significance. Methodologies currently under development by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water are likely to include fire suppression as a methodology for carbon credit generation.
Further strengthening the partnership is the mutual exchange of knowledge about caring for the environment and the MG peoples’ traditional land management experience and techniques will be supported by best practice in environmental science. There is a deep respect for the expertise each partner brings to the project.
Mark Champion notes, “Our people are excited to engage with, and understand more deeply, the carbon and biodiversity opportunities on MG Country.”
Brendon Grylls, Director of Salubris, adds, “We are extremely proud to be partnering with the MG in delivering projects that benefit the environment and have substantial social benefits for their community. Importantly, the MG-Salubris partnership ensures that the land secured by MG is backed by an economically sustainable operational model that supports enduring management of the land and environment. It will benefit local communities now and for generations to come.”
These projects are expected to deliver significant pricing premiums for the carbon credits generated. Carbon markets award substantial premiums for ethically generated Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) with added social impact through the co-benefits for Traditional Owners.
The partnership is also set to benefit from the Federal Government’s new Nature Positive legislation, which seeks to establish a market for the monetisation of environmental projects focused on biodiversity benefits.
About Salubris
Salubris is an unlisted public company on track to become one of Australia’s largest independent carbon and environmental credit generators.
Salubris leadership in decarbonisation is driven by its model to originate, acquire and/or develop projects that generate environmental credits principally from nature-enabled carbon abatement. Salubris is approaching decarbonisation by being innovative and risk tolerant; working collaboratively with all stakeholders especially indigenous groups; with the objective of leaving a substantially enhanced environment and social footprint. If necessary, Salubris will disrupt to achieve better outcomes for stakeholders.
Salubris is actively working with Traditional Owner Groups across Western Australia to develop similar partnerships to what it has with Marlinyu Ghoorlie that deliver social and environmental value, while helping Australia reduce its carbon emissions.
Salubris is backed Argonaut and a number of leading executives in the resources,legal and funds management industries.
About Carbon Abatement
Carbon abatement refers to activities that reduce or offset the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, which can be achieved through various methods with Salubris targeting HIR (excluding livestock from land, limiting grazing, managing plant growth, ceasing chemical use etc.) and Blue Carbon (the carbon captured and stored inside coastal ecosystems). Carbon Abatement is a vital part of any strategy aimed at mitigating climate change, given the significant role of human-induced carbon emissions in global warming. Not only does carbon abatement benefit the environment by reducing the impact of climate change, but it also offers potential economic advantages through the generation and trade of carbon credits in regulated markets.
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