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As a result of this decision, the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) will continue to regulate under the The Victorian Government is committed to the EPA’s reforms and the long-term benefits they will provide for all Victorians.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1970 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Long Title PART I--INTRODUCTION 1.Short title and commencement 1A.Purpose of Act 1B.Principle of integration of economic, social and environmental considerations 1C.The precautionary principle 1D.Principle of intergenerational equity 1E.Principle of conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity 1F. This Act puts in place the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC), which comprises a Minister from the Commonwealth and each state and territory.
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is Victoria’s environmental regulator.
We honour Elders past and present whose
Act number 39/2018. In force .
Cases & Legislation; Journals & Commentary; Research Skills. Some readers will be aware that in 2017 the Victorian Parliament passed the Environment Protection Act 2017 (2017 Act).
Date of assent: 24 October 2017. Main menu.
COVID-19 delays new Victorian Environment Protection Act The Environment Protection Act 2018 (the Amendment Act) will come into effect on 1 July 2021.
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The Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018. EPA is an independent statutory authority, established in 1971 under the Environment Protection Act 1970 (EP Act).
The NEPC aims to eliminate differences between states in how they put in place major environment protection measures. Sector Leader, Projects, Infrastructure, Energy and Resources
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s central piece of environmental legislation.
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As with many aspects of working life at the present time, it is a responsive adjustment to the current circumstances.
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Some parts of the law will come into effect gradually, while others will be enforceable from day one. While 1 July 2021 looks like it will be the new commencement date, if we get through this COVID-19 crisis more quickly, that date could be bought forward.We will be publishing a further update shortly on the details of the planning and environment aspects of the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 and the new EPA policies and guidelines referred to above and proposed amendments to the PCL planning framework.In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact
environment protection laws have passed Parliament. +61 7 3244 8058
The EPA will continue to work with Victorian businesses, organisations and communities to prepare them for the act’s new date. +61 3 9643 4111
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It applies to noise emissions and the air, water and land in Victoria, the territorial sea along the Victorian coast and to the discharge of waste to the Murray River from any premises in Victoria. 京ICP备05084598号-1
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Act number: 51/2017.
It’s the start of a fairer and more balanced approach to environmental regulation for Victoria.
Find information about the Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Regulations 2012 at The NEPC aims to ensure people are equally protected from air, water soil and noise pollution, no matter where they live in Australia.
as the original custodians of Victoria’s land and waters,
It is anticipated that the finalisation of the Regulations and ERS will now be delayed.There have been a number of other policies and guidelines released by EPA in draft in relation to the new duties, powers and requirements under the new Act. broader aspirations in the 21st century and beyond. +61 409 797 364
EPA’s new website is under construction. The aim of this is to ensure business community decisions are not distorted, and markets do not fragment as a result. The 1970 Act provides a legal framework to protect the environment in the State of Victoria. It sets environmental quality objectives, and puts in place programs to meet them. T