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This document section provides access to a variety of environmental documents and information resources, including reports, guidelines, policies and legislations.
Federal Register of Legislation
The Federal Register of Legislation is an official website of the Australian government that provides access to legislation such as acts and regulations. It can be used to find other acts that relate to environment protection that are not already listed on this site.
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 is a law in Australia that provides protection of the environment, including its biodiversity, heritage, and for the promotion of ecologically sustainable development. The act establishes a framework for the protection and management of matters of national environmental significance, including listed threatened species and ecological communities. The act requires assessments of the environmental impacts of proposed actions, to reduce the amount of harm to the environment.
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Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980
The Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 is a federal law in Australia that provides protection of the Antarctic environment and the preservation of its unique values. The act implements Australia’s obligations under the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. Which is an international agreement for the protection of the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems. The act establishes a framework for the regulation of activities in the Antarctic, including scientific research, tourism, and resource extraction. Usually requiring that all activities in the Antarctic be carried out in accordance with the principles of environmental protection.
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National Environment Protection Council Act 1994
The NEPC is a statutory body responsible for setting and implementing national standards for the protection of the environment and human health in Australia. The NEPC is composed of representatives from the Commonwealth, state, and territory governments, and it is responsible for developing, adopting, and monitoring the implementation of National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs). NEPMs are legally enforceable standards that provide a nationally consistent approach to environmental protection and human health issues. These usually include on many levels air quality, water quality, and noise levels.
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