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The Environment Protection Act of 2017 shifts the focus of protection of the environment from reaction to prevention, [5] making it mandatory to minimise the impact of pollution before it happens. This act was amended by the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 and was introduced in 2021.
Established under the Environment Protection Act 1970, EPA is the world's third oldest environmental regulatory agency. [2] It was established to address environmental problems across the state in a systematic and integrated way, bringing together a range of Victorian legislation and powers to be administered by a central authority.
From 2021 and following the adoption of the Environment Protection Regulations 2021, new obligations regarding the risks of contaminated lands towards the environment and human health are implemented. A duty to manage risks of contamination; A duty to notify EPA Victoria under specific situations. [3]
Planning and Environment (Amendment) Acts: 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2013 and 2021: Related legislation; Environment Effects Act 1978 Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 Subdivision Act 1988 Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Planning) Act 1991 Building Act 1993 Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 also commenced on 16 July 2000, [6] (with 21 amendments up to the latest on 17 December 2018 [7]). The purpose of the regulations is to give effect to the provisions of the Act.
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – centerpiece environmental legislation in Australia [21] Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981; Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975; Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989; National Environment Protection Council Act 1994
Environmental law is the collection of laws, regulations, agreements and common law that governs how humans interact with their environment. [2] This includes environmental regulations; laws governing management of natural resources, such as forests, minerals, or fisheries; and related topics such as environmental impact assessments.
The Environment Protection and Heritage Council of Australia and New Zealand was established in June 2001 by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). The Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) addresses broad national policy issues relating to environmental protection, particularly in regard to air, water, and waste matters.