The ''Environment Effects Act 1978'' is current legislation that was passed in the Australian state of
Victoria. It requires certain
public works
Public works are a broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and procured by a government body for recreational, employment, and health and safety uses in the greater community. They include public buildings ( municipal buildings, ...
to have an
environmental impact assessment
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is the assessment of the environmental impact, 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 te ...
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
References
External links
Text of the Act
Victoria (state) legislation
1978 in Australian law
1978 in the environment
1970s in Victoria (state)
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