EMPCA is part of the Tasmanian Resource Management and Planning System, and provides the legislative framework for environmental management and pollution control in the State.
Regulations:
The Litter Act 2007 is Tasmania's key litter legislation. The Act introduced new types of littering laws into Tasmania and provides a legal basis for the Litter Hotline.
Regulations:
An Act that mirrors corresponding legislation in the other Australian jurisdictions to establish the National Environment Protection Council, and provide a framework for the development of national environmental standards in Australia.
The Plastic Shopping Bags Ban Act 2013 prohibits retailers in Tasmania from supplying lightweight bags to shoppers.
The Act establishes the framework for dealing with discharges of oil and other pollutants from ships, and gives effect in Tasmania to the international MARPOL convention on marine pollution.
Regulations:
Other Acts
Other Acts also have an important role in Tasmania's planning and management systems. These include:
Further information is available on the role of the range of organisations in implementing environmental management and pollution control in Tasmania.