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The National Recovery Plan for Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) has been developed through extensive consultation with a broad range of stakeholders. The consultation process brought together key species experts and conservation managers, from a range of organisations, to categorize ongoing threats to the Eastern Bristlebird, and identify knowledge gaps and potential management options.

Consultation included representatives from government agencies, non-government organisations, researchers, Traditional Owners and local community groups. The first phase of consultation, and the development of a first draft, was managed by BirdLife Australia. During the second phase of the drafting process, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Commonwealth) continued to work closely with key stakeholders to finalise the recovery plan.

Notice of the draft plan was made available for public comment for three months between 3 September 2021 and 17 December 2021. Any comments received that were relevant to the survival of the species were considered by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee as part of its assessment process.