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Environment Protection Act 1997

The Environment Protection Act 1997 (ACT) is the principal environmental statute for the Australian Capital Territory. It establishes a framework to prevent and remedy environmental harm, sets licensing requirements for...
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Version as at 16 Nov 2025 Compiled version

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Environment Protection Authorisations (Licensing)

Aug 2026
Regulates which activities require an environment protection authorisation (EPA licence) before commencing in the ACT.
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General Environmental Duty of Care

Aug 2026
Requires persons to take all reasonable and practicable measures to minimise harm to the environment from their activities.
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16 Nov 2025 · Amended

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