8-79 Environment Protection Act, 2017

Summary

The Act gives EPA enhanced powers and tools to prevent and minimise the risks of harm to human health and the environment from pollution and waste. It also provides EPA with the ability to pursue stronger sanctions and penalties to hold environmental polluters to account.

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Issuer

Australia

Year

2017

Region

Oceania

Issuer (type)

Parliament of Victoria (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

Sub-national

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Public administration
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15: Life on Land

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