Environment Protection Act 2017 (No. 51/2017).

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Noise pollution Institution Precautionary principle Soil pollution/quality Waste management Waste disposal Authorization/permit Waste prevention Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

This Act enters into force on 1 July 2018.

Abstract

The main purposes of this Act are (a) to provide for the continuation of the Environment Protection Authority; and (b) to specify a new objective of the Environment Protection Authority; and (c) to provide for a new governance structure of the continued Environment Protection Authority; and (d) to provide for the Governing Board of the Environment Protection Authority; and (e) to make consequential amendments to the Environment Protection Act 1970 and the Public Administration Act 2004.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment Protection Act 1970 (No. 8056).

Legislation | Australia | 1970 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Noise pollution, Framework law, Institution, Precautionary principle, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Air quality/air pollution, EIA, Protection of environment, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Waste prevention, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX