Old and new Environment Protection Acts displayed on a computer screen.

New Environment Protection Act

The new Environment Protection Act commenced on 1 July 2021.

The new subordinate legislation – the final Regulations and ERS – are now available.

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What you need to know about the new laws

Watch a webinar about the new laws and your obligations.

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Media releases, news and events

Media release

Geelong court upholds EPA litter fine

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Latest media releases and news

  1. EPA congratulates finalists in the Premier's Sustainability Awards

  2. Crackdown on dodgy operators dumping asbestos-riddled soil

  3. Geelong court upholds EPA litter fine

  4. VIVA fined for chemical spill

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Upcoming events

  1. Environmental Science Series

  2. Premier's Sustainability Awards 2021

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Compliance and enforcement activity in 2020

10,478

infringement notices issued

Fines

3,384

inspections

Compliance obligations

12,547

litter reports from community

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