Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Proposed Amendments
Proposed Amendments to Environmental Protection Legislation The Environmental Protection Act 1994 (“EP Act”), plays a key role in regulating environmental management and protection in Queensland, and is set to undergo a targeted review to improve its effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging challenges. The review and proposed changes are part of a commitment by the Department […]
Amendments Relating to Composting Facilities
The laws relating to new and existing composting facilities have changed. This article summarises the changes with particular focus on the new “4 kilometre rule”. The amendments are to the Environmental Protection Regulation 2019 which operates under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. The amendments are made by the Environmental Protection (Composting Facilities) Amendment Regulation 2024. […]