The obligation
Infringement notice offences under the Environment Protection Act 1997 are set out in the Magistrates Court (Environment Protection Infringement Notices) Regulation 2005.
The ACT Legislation Register lists the Environment Protection Act 1997 (A1997-92) as in force, and notes that its infringement notice offences are found in the Magistrates Court (Environment Protection Infringement Notices) Regulation 2005. The current version of the Act is R70, effective 16 November 2025, republished for amendments by A2025-29. The Act is administered by the Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water through the City and Environment Directorate.
- What
- Infringement notice offences under the Environment Protection Act 1997 are set out in the Magistrates Court (Environment Protection Infringement Notices) Regulation 2005.
- Source
- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Infringement notices for offences under the Act is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection Act 1997 (ACT).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Infringement notices for offences under the Act is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Act 1997 (ACT). In short, Infringement notice offences under the Environment Protection Act 1997 are set out in the Magistrates Court (Environment Protection Infringement Notices) Regulation 2005.
What changed recently?
Infringement notices for offences under the Act was last updated on 19 October 2026.