Enforcement of Environmental Offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (QLD)
This factsheet outlines how the government approaches enforcement and compliance of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld). It provides the process to be followed by individuals and community groups seeking to enforce these legislative requirements when they have been breached, and the possible outcomes from Court proceedings.
Summary
Key takeaways
Outlines the offences under and enforcement of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (QLD).
It provides the process to be followed by individuals and community groups seeking to enforce these legislative requirements when they have been breached, and the possible outcomes from Court proceedings.
Key actions
Visit: The Department of Environment and Science (DES) website to learn more about the Department’s role in enforcing the EP Act, particularly their page on Compliance and Enforcement
Visit: The QLD Government’s Environmental Protection Act 1994 (QLD) Public Register search to view environmental authorities
Visit: The QLD Government’s Report It page to report incidents of littering or illegal dumping
Visit: The QLD Government’s Reporting Pollution page to report environmental nuisance and other local issues
Call: DES’ 24/7 Pollution Hotline on 1300 130 372 to report an offence under the EP Act or a significant environmental incident
Visit: Queensland Courts page on Starting Proceedings in the Court for more information about the Planning and Environment Court’s procedures
