The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 no. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act reflects two decades of development of commonwealth environmental powers catalysed by the decision of the. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth apply to this agreement and its attachments. The commonwealth environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the act represents the most fundamental reform of commonwealth environment laws since the. Where appropriate, offsets are considered during the assessment. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 30 august 2019 the compilation date. Offsets are defined as measures that compensate for the residual adverse impacts of an action on the environment. Environmental impact assessment in the environment. Australian government approval environment protection and. Table of contents sections 1 266a the text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes section. Pdf version sophie power science, technology, environment and resources section. Environment protection and the biodiversity conservation act.
Agreement means this strategic assessment agreement entered into between the minister for sustainability, environment, water, population and communities and bhp. This factsheet outlines public comment opportunities and possible legal actions arising where a project is referred for federal assessment under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 iii contents chapter 5 conservation of biodiversity and heritage i part species and communities i division 5plans 1 subdivision arecovery plans and threat abatement plans 1. Bilateral agreement made under section 45 of the environment. Mechanisms for the protection of biodiversity declaration of controlled actions eia and approval protected areas listing of endangered species, ecological communities, etc compliance and enforcement mechanisms other.
Pdf key concepts of the environment protection and biodiversity. Environmental protection and biodiversity conservation act. National parks and wildlife conservation act 1975 whale protection act 1980 world heritage properties conservation act 1983 endangered species protection act 1987 great barrier reef marine park act 1975 cth. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 the epbc act is the australian governments central piece of environmental legislation. This is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 30 august 2019 the compilation date. Overview of the environment protection and biodiversity. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. On 21 february 2011, the minister for sustainability, environment, water, population and communities now minister for the environment and energy the minister approved the construction and operation of the lng facility subject to conditions under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act. It concerns matters of national and international environmental significance regarding flora, fauna, ecological communities and. Key concepts of the environment protection and biodiversity. Comment is invited on draft guidelines as described in the attached notice. Conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 30 august.
Environmental impact assessment in the environment protection. Pdf the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act constitutes an improvement on previous. Epbc act department of agriculture, water and the environment. The record of australian and swedish law to improve energy efficiency in the buildings sector joshua prentice. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 act no. On 21 february 2011, the minister for sustainability, environment, water, population and communities now minister for the environment the minister approved the lng facility subject to conditions under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act. It replaces the draft policy statement use of environmental offsets under the epbc act 2007. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places defined in the act as. Australias environment is essential to our cultural identity, our way of life, our economy and the prosperity of our. Epbc act is to provide for the protection of the environment, especially those aspects of the environment that are matters of national environmental significance. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the parliament of australia that provides a framework for protection. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is an act of the parliament of australia that provides a framework for protection of the australian environment, including its biodiversity and its natural and culturally significant places. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. Extended application of act to match extended management of fisheries under the fisheries management act.
The commonwealth also plays a particularly important role in customs and export controls for international trade in endangered species as well as for fisheries, ozone and greenhouse issues. One of the main objects of the environment protection and biodiversity and conservation act 1999 cth. Note that section 41a of the epbc act applies to this approval, which. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 table of provisions long title chapter 1preliminary part 1preliminary 1. Jul 12, 2016 this is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. Enacted on 17 july 2000, it established a range of processes to help protect. It breaches the nature conservation act 1992 qld and the environmental protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. Simplified structure of the environment protection and. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act. This is the key piece of environmental legislation providing a national scheme for environment and heritage protection and biodiversity conservation.
The recent federal court case, minister for the environment, heritage and the arts v pgp developments pty limited 2010 fca 58 12 february 2010 is the first instance in which the minister has sought a penalty and declaration in relation to a section 77a notice under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. The act applies to matters of environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth australian institute of aboriginal and torres strait islander studies. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity. Pdf why the environment protection and biodiversity conservation. This article outlines the results of a broad costeffectiveness analysis of the federal environmental impact assessment eia regime under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth.
Environment protection and the biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 table of provisions chapter 1preliminary part 1preliminary 1. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 iii contents chapter 5conservation of biodiversity and heritage i part species and communities i division 5plans 1 subdivision arecovery plans and threat abatement plans 1. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act has been much in. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage placesdefined in the epbc act as matters of national environmental significance. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act is the australian governments environmental legislation. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. Thu may 29th 2014 the content of the law handbook is made available as a public service for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Review of environmental protection and biodiversity. The great barrier reef marine park authority is also a. Evaluating the effectiveness of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth.
Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth page 3 private law contracts. Simplified structure of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act 1. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation. This article considers the interaction of the regulation of agricultural gmo releases by the gene technology act 2000 cth, state moratorium legislation and the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. This period this period expired yesterday, with no statement published on the department website. An evaluation of its costeffectiveness september 1, 2009. Protection of the environment, conservation of biodiversity and ecologically sustainable development. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act. Sections 785, 145b and 156f of the epbc act overview this policy statement concerns the processes for changing the person proposing to take an. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999. An act relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of biodiversity, and for related purposes.
Principles of ecologically sustainable development 4. And jacqueline peel the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act has been much in the limelight of late. Many species of flying foxes are already threatened and. Enforcement pyramid for environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act innocent, negligent or reckless harm i. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 sect 3 objects of act 1 the objects of this act are. In 2006 it was relied on by the commonwealth environment minister in order to refuse a victorian wind farm development proposal because of potential threats to the endangered orangebellied parrot. Indra soysa principal solicitor environment protection.
The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act has been much in the limelight of late. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 sect 528 definitions in this act, unless the contrary intention appears. Macintosh, andrew, the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. This is a compilation of the environment protection and biodiversity. Comment is invited on whether referrals are controlled actions under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 epbc act. Pdf key concepts of the environment protection and. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage. Enacted on 17 july 2000, it established a range of processes to help protect and promote the recovery of threatened species and. Environmental impact assessment in the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth of independent national heritage protection. Environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth policy statement change of person proposing to take an action. The minister, through epbc20094977, approved the proposed action of. I support the many wildlife, animal welfare and conservation organisations that have already provided extensive submissions on this bill. In this article we take a look at the key environmental.
Amendments to the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act became law on 22 june 20, making water resources a matter of national environmental significance, in relation to coal seam gas and large coal mining development. In 2006 it was relied on by the commonwealth environment minister in. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth provides an overarching federal umbrella for environmental decisionmaking in australia. It covers environmental assessment and approvals, protects significant biodiversity and integrates the management of important natural and cultural places. Department of the environment and energy approval lindeman island integrated tourism resort, lindeman island, queensland, epbc 20157461 this decision is made under sections 1 and 31 of the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth. The environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 cth epbc act came into force on 16 july 2000. The epbc act provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage placesdefined in the epbc act as matters of.
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