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Clean Waters Act (No. 81 of 1971).

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the preservation, restoration and enhancement of the quality of the waters of the State and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater pollution Special fund Inspection Access-to-information Authorization/permit Freshwater resources management Institution Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act (55 sections) relates to the "preservation, restoration and enhancement of the quality of the waters of the State ...". It contains preliminary provisions (Part I), provisions on the administration of the Act (II), on the constitution of the Water Quality Council of Queensland (III), on requirements for water pollution control (IV) and general provisions (V).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Clean Waters Regulations 1973.

Legislation | Australia | 1973

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental fees/charges, Standards, Inspection, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX