Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Standards Ecosystem preservation Data collection/reporting Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 28 August 2009. Abstract This policy, consisting of 9 Parts, divided into 33 sections, aiming at the achievement of objectives set out by the Environmental Protection Act 1994 set out in the present text applies to all waters of Queensland. The purpose of this policy is achieved by identifying environmental values and management goals for Queensland waters; stating water quality guidelines and water quality objectives to enhance or protect the environmental values; providing a framework for making consistent, equitable and informed decisions about Queensland waters; and monitoring and reporting on the condition of Queensland waters. 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 Repeals Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997. Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2007) Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX