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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