The obligation
The Act binds the Crown and extends to Victoria's adjacent territorial seas and to discharges into the River Murray from places in Victoria.
The Act does not apply to a radiation source under the Radiation Act 2005 unless a serious risk to human health or the environment from pollution or waste has arisen or is likely to arise.
- What
- The Act binds the Crown and extends to Victoria's adjacent territorial seas and to discharges into the River Murray from places in Victoria.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Application of the Act, including territorial seas and the River Murray is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection Act 2017 (VIC). The relevant provision is Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) > Chapter 1 — Preliminary.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Application of the Act, including territorial seas and the River Murray is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Act 2017 (VIC). In short, The Act binds the Crown and extends to Victoria's adjacent territorial seas and to discharges into the River Murray from places in Victoria.
What changed recently?
Application of the Act, including territorial seas and the River Murray was last updated on 19 October 2026.