The obligation
Operators of premises must take reasonable and practicable measures to avoid or minimise emissions of air pollutants to the environment.
Part 2 of the Air Quality EPP 2016 imposes a general environmental duty on premises operators to take all reasonable and practicable measures to avoid or minimise air emissions. This applies to industrial, commercial, and residential premises statewide. Duty-holders must consider best available techniques, nature and risk of emissions, and cost-effectiveness of mitigation.
- What
- Operators of premises must take reasonable and practicable measures to avoid or minimise emissions of air pollutants to the environment.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
General duty to avoid air emissions from premises is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 (SA). It is made under Environment Protection Act 1993 (SA). The relevant provision is Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 > General Obligations § Part 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
General duty to avoid air emissions from premises is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 (SA). In short, Operators of premises must take reasonable and practicable measures to avoid or minimise emissions of air pollutants to the environment.
What changed recently?
General duty to avoid air emissions from premises was last updated on 26 August 2026.
