The obligation
The Regulations establish a permissions scheme requiring EPA Victoria approval before undertaking activities that present a significant risk to human health or the environment.
Part of the Environment Protection Regulations 2021, the permissions scheme controls activities posing significant environmental and human-health risk. Businesses must obtain an EPA permission (licence, permit, or registration) before commencing or continuing prescribed activities. Operating without the required permission is an offence with significant penalties under the EP Act 2017.
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- The Regulations establish a permissions scheme requiring EPA Victoria approval before undertaking activities that present a significant risk to human health or the environment.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Permissions Scheme for High-Risk Activities 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 > Permissions Scheme.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Permissions Scheme for High-Risk Activities is a WHS obligation under Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (VIC). In short, The Regulations establish a permissions scheme requiring EPA Victoria approval before undertaking activities that present a significant risk to human health or the environment.
What changed recently?
Permissions Scheme for High-Risk Activities was last updated on 3 September 2026.
