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Environment Effects Act 1978.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to require the Environmental Effects of certain Works to be assessed, and for other purposes.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act aims at assessing and valuating the impact and effects of certain works on the environment. It defines which works are subject to evaluation (sect. 3) and the procedure for the assessment of their impact (sect. 4) and the powers of the minister (sects. 5-6).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au