The obligation
The Regulations operationalise the General Environmental Duty (GED) under the EP Act 2017, specifying how persons must manage risks of harm to human health and the environment from pollution and waste.
The Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (SR 47/2021) set out detailed standards and requirements supporting the General Environmental Duty in the Environment Protection Act 2017. They prescribe pollution controls, waste management requirements, the permissions scheme for high-risk activities, and reference standard obligations. All persons whose activities create risks of harm to human health or the environment from pollution or waste must understand and comply with these requirements.
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- The Regulations operationalise the General Environmental Duty (GED) under the EP Act 2017, specifying how persons must manage risks of harm to human health and the environment from pollution and waste.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
General Environmental Duty under the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 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.
What does this WHS obligation require?
General Environmental Duty under the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (VIC). In short, The Regulations operationalise the General Environmental Duty (GED) under the EP Act 2017, specifying how persons must manage risks of harm to human health and the environment from pollution and waste.
What changed recently?
General Environmental Duty under the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 was last updated on 27 August 2026.
