Our Vision
A clean, healthy and sustainable Tasmania.
Our Purpose
To protect and enhance the quality of the Tasmanian environment in balance with economic and social values, and the needs of future generations.
Drivers
- Transparent and robust decision making based on the best available science and advice.
- Supporting and promoting environmentally sustainable economic development.
- Engaged staff that are supported in their professional development.
Our Values
Objectivity
Our work is underpinned by scientific and evidence based principles, objectivity, professional rigour, and the best available information. We use contemporary science and technology to make informed decisions.
Diversity
The EPA values diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive workplace for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Leadership
We make decisions to improve environmental outcomes that also support business and industry and the community.
Collaboration
We consult with, and listen to, a wide range of interests, views and stakeholders across industry, government, and the community. We value working in partnership with other agencies and organisations to improve decisions and outcomes.
Transparency
Working with the community and industry requires us to share our directions and achievements openly. It is important for us to show how and why we have made our decisions, and how we have delivered on our commitments.
Professionalism
We strive to perform all our work to relevant professional standards for environmental management and pollution control, and to conduct ourselves in accordance with principles and rules established in the Tasmanian State Service Act 2000.
Our Goals
Clean Air
Air quality that supports good health and amenity of our community.
Clean Water
Water quality that supports healthy freshwater and marine ecosystems, and meets the needs of our community, industry and economy.
Clean Land
Land that is free of contaminants and waste, is managed responsibly to prevent pollution of the environment and compromising the future use of the land.
Healthy Noise Environment
An environment in which noise is not unreasonably intrusive and does not compromise community health or amenity.
Sustainable Development
Development that supports a productive community and economy, while sustaining the potential of natural and physical resources to meet the needs of future generations.
Climate Change
Remain informed of contemporary climate science to inform assessments and regulation.
Acknowledgement of People and Country
We the Environment Protection Authority acknowledge all Aboriginal people; the traditional owners of the Land upon which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Keeping Children Safe
The Tasmanian Government acknowledges the trauma that continues to affect people with lived experience of child abuse. We are committed to being sensitive to this trauma as we use the learnings from past wrongs to protect the rights of current and future generations of children and young people and keep them safe from harm.