The obligation
Principal NT environmental legislation establishing environmental duties, impact assessment, and regulatory framework, in force from 28 June 2020.
The Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT) replaced the Environment Assessment Act 1982. It establishes the general environmental duty, environmental impact assessment processes, codes of practice, ministerial policies, and enforcement powers. Duty-holders include businesses, developers, and individuals undertaking activities with potential environmental impact in the NT.
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- Principal NT environmental legislation establishing environmental duties, impact assessment, and regulatory framework, in force from 28 June 2020.
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- legislation.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT) — Overview and Principal Obligations is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT). The relevant provision is Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT) — Overview and Principal Obligations is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT). In short, Principal NT environmental legislation establishing environmental duties, impact assessment, and regulatory framework, in force from 28 June 2020.
What changed recently?
Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT) — Overview and Principal Obligations was last updated on 27 August 2026.
