The obligation
The Regulations commenced 28 June 2020 under the Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT), replacing the Environmental Assessment Act 1982 regime and establishing the NT's current environmental regulation framework.
The Environment Protection Regulations 2020 (NT) commenced on 28 June 2020 under the Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT). They replace the Environmental Assessment Act 1982 and its regulations. Proponents of controlled actions in the NT must comply with the procedural and substantive requirements set out in these Regulations. The Regulations cover the full lifecycle of environmental assessment including referral, assessment, approval, and ongoing compliance obligations.
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- The Regulations commenced 28 June 2020 under the Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT), replacing the Environmental Assessment Act 1982 regime and establishing the NT's current environmental regulation framework.
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- legislation.nt.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Commencement, Scope and Enabling Framework is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection Regulations 2020 (NT). It is made under Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT). The relevant provision is Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT) > Environment Protection Regulations 2020 (NT).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Commencement, Scope and Enabling Framework is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Regulations 2020 (NT). In short, The Regulations commenced 28 June 2020 under the Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT), replacing the Environmental Assessment Act 1982 regime and establishing the NT's current environmental regulation framework.
What changed recently?
Commencement, Scope and Enabling Framework was last updated on 27 August 2026.
