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Contaminated land and prescribed notifiable contamination

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VIC Environment Protection Regulations 2021 > Contaminated Land
The obligation
The Regulations set obligations for the management and control of contaminated land, including prescribed notifiable contamination.
The Environment Protection Regulations 2021 set obligations related to contaminated land and set out requirements for its management and control. The Regulations include parts dealing with prescribed notifiable contamination and non-aqueous phase liquids. The Environment Protection Act 2017 establishes two contaminated land duties, and penalties may apply if you do not meet the duties that apply to you.
What
The Regulations set obligations for the management and control of contaminated land, including prescribed notifiable contamination.
Source
epa.vic.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Contaminated land and prescribed notifiable contamination is a WHS requirement set out in Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (VIC). It is made under Environment Protection Act 2017 (VIC). The relevant provision is Environment Protection Regulations 2021 > Contaminated Land.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Contaminated land and prescribed notifiable contamination is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (VIC). In short, The Regulations set obligations for the management and control of contaminated land, including prescribed notifiable contamination.

What changed recently?

Contaminated land and prescribed notifiable contamination was last updated on 11 October 2026.

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