Australian Tallow Producers Pty Ltd (ACN 007 046 059)

Date of offence or contraventionBetween 10 Feb 2010 and 19 Feb 2010
Type of offence or contraventionPollute atmosphere and make offensive to senses of human beings at Brooklyn on 10.02.10, contrary to s.41(1)(a).Pollute atmosphere and make offensive to senses of human beings at Brooklyn on 19.02.10, contrary to s.41(1)(a).
Background of offence or contravention

In February 2010, EPA received a number of reports from neighbouring businesses and residents concerned about the odours coming from the site. The odour was described by witnesses as ‘so offensive it made me nauseous’ or ‘worse than a rotting meat odour it was like a dead carcass’. An inspection both onsite and in the residential area, by EPA officers confirmed the source of the odour was from the premises of Australian Tallow Producers Pty. Ltd. EPA issued a Pollution Abatement Notice which required substantial modification to the plant and processes at the premises.

Date of court hearing22 August 2011
Date of court order22 August 2011
Judicial officerMs A. Goldsbrough
Court and locationSunshine
Proceeding number

Court orders made

Without conviction, fined $20,000

Costs: $13,300.36

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