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Environment Protection Act 2019.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection of the environment and for related purposes.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Framework law Protection of environment Enforcement/compliance EIA Ecosystem preservation Environmental audit Environmental planning Fiscal and market measures Land-use planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Tax/levy Offences/penalties Polluter pays principle Pollution control Precautionary principle Protected area Public participation Special fund Sustainable development Policy/planning
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 28 June 2020.
Abstract

This Act sets the basis for the general environmental assessment approach and for environmental protection in the Northern Territory; its scope is to promote ecologically sustainable development, to recognise the role of environmental impact assessment and environmental approval, to provide for broad community involvement and to recognise the role that Aboriginal people have as stewards of their country.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.nt.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Environmental Assessment Act 1982.

Legislation | Australia | 1982 (2012)

Keyword: EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environment Protection Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Australia | 2020 (2020)

Keyword: EIA, Pollution control, Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX