Laws to protect the environment and human health

From 1 July 2021, EPA will have increased powers to prevent harm to public health and the environment from pollution and waste...

Permits

With less regulatory burden than licences, permits sit in the mid-tier of risk within of the permissions scheme (publication 1799). Some activities requiring a permit are:  medium-scale...

How to report a notifiable incident

If your business activities have caused a notifiable incident, you must call EPA on 1300 372 842. If you don't report as soon as you become aware of the issue, you have failed to meet your...

Waste duties

Find out what you need to do to manage your waste...

Preliminary risk screen assessments

Find out about preliminary risk screen assessments, an environmental process which comes under the Environment Protection Act 2017...

Operating licences

The subordinate legislation – the Environment Protection Regulations and Environment Reference Standard – has been made by the Governor in Council and came into effect on 1 July 2021 with...

Managing waste soil

The waste duties  apply to all types of waste including waste soil. You must classify all industrial waste, including soil, to meet your waste duties.  Classifying waste soil before...

Reportable priority waste

You must inform EPA each time reportable priority waste changes hands. You must transport it in a permitted vehicle...

Compliance and enforcement

Learn how EPA prevents harm from pollution and waste through compliance and enforcement...

Registrations

A registration allows you to legally operate an industrial or waste activity that has low to moderate risk...