The ''Environment Effects Act 1978'' is current legislation that was passed in the Australian state of
Victoria
Victoria most commonly refers to:
* Victoria (Australia), a state of the Commonwealth of Australia
* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
. It requires certain
public works
Public works are a broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and constructed by the government, for recreational, employment, and health and safety uses in the greater community. They include public buildings ( municipal buildings, sc ...
to have an
environmental impact assessment
Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) is the assessment of the environmental consequences of a plan, policy, program, or actual projects prior to the decision to move forward with the proposed action. In this context, the term "environmental imp ...
carried out before proceeding. It was amended by the Environment Effects (Amendment) Act 2005.
It was described as flawed since it allows the Planning Minister to set terms for the assessment and to override the findings for social or economic reasons.
See also
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Environment of Australia
The Australian environment ranges from virtually pristine Antarctic territory and rainforests to degraded industrial areas of major cities. Forty distinct ecoregions have been identified across the Australian mainland and islands. Central Aus ...
References
External links
Text of the Act
Victoria (Australia) legislation
1978 in Australian law
1978 in the environment
1970s in Victoria (Australia)
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