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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

Current Topics 4

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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1 citation

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.
High
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Infringement notices for offences under the Act

Oct 2026
Infringement notice offences under the Environment Protection Act 1997 are set out in the Magistrates Court (Environment Protection Infringe...
Low
1 citation

Register of contaminated sites notices (s 21B)

Oct 2026
Notices for the ACT register of contaminated sites are made as notifiable instruments under section 21B of the Environment Protection Act 19...
Low
1 citation

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16 Nov 2025 · Amended

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