EPA has powers to enforce the Environment Protection Act 1970 (the Act) to prevent harm from pollution and waste.

As a business or industry, you may get a penalty if you don’t comply with the Act. For example:

• for incidents that pose a risk to the environment or community
• if you are a business with a history of causing environmental harm.

Penalties can range from a warning to prosecution in court. Penalties may include:

• financial penalties such as fines
• non-financial penalties such as cancellation of licences or remedial notices and directions.

Fines are described in units. The Treasurer of Victoria sets fine units each financial year. Find out about how we calculate EPA fines. 

How to pay

Contact us to pay a fine.