Environmental Protection (Water and Wetland Biodiversity) Policy 2019. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wetlands Biodiversity Environmental planning Resource/damage valuation Water quality standards Inland waters Monitoring Sustainable development Potable water Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Policy enters into force 1 September 2019. Abstract The purpose of this Policy, under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, is to achieve the object of the Act in relation to waters and wetlands (see section 3 of the Act). The purpose is achieved by performing the following activities: (a) identifying environmental values for waters and wetlands to be enhanced or protected; (b) identifying management goals for waters; (c) stating water quality guidelines and water quality objectives for enhancing or protecting the environmental values of waters; (d) providing a framework for making consistent, equitable and informed decisions about waters; and (e) monitoring and reporting on the condition of waters. The environmental values of waters to be enhanced or protected under this policy are: the biological integrity of an aquatic ecosystem that is effectively unmodified or highly valued; or an aquatic ecosystem used for drinking water, etc. Full text English Website www.legislation.qld.gov.au References - Legislation Implements Environmental Protection Act 1994. Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2020) Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Mining, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Concession, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX