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Environmental Policy & Legislation

A number of acts and policies underpin Tasmania’s environmental management and pollution control systems.

A range of acts and regulations are supported by State Policies and Environment Protection Policies, while National Environment Protection Policies also provide national consistency across a range of matters.

Latest News

23 April 2012
EPA Environmental officers are overseeing the clean up of waste from a fire at a tyre recycling facility in Longford earlier this year.
23 March 2012
A man has been fined by the EPA for dumping cattle carcasses on to a forestry coupe located at Lileah in north-west Tasmania.
23 February 2012
Tasmanians will be better equipped to protect their health during high smoke seasons, following the launch of an early warning system.