Noise Pollution in the ACT


This factsheet explains what noise pollution is and how it is regulated.

Key takeaways

Explains what noise pollution is and how it is regulated in the ACT

Outlines the role of the Environment Protection Authority in regulating noise

Details how to submit a complaint about noise pollution

Describes other options for resolving a noise complaint, including lodging a nuisance application with ACAT

Key actions

Visit: Access Canberra’s pages on:
– Environment Protection Guidelines to learn about the EPA’s decisions on particular forms of noise
– Noise Thresholds to view a summary of activities (for residents) and their applicable decisions
– Fix My Street – an online service where you can submit a noise complaint

Visit: Access Canberra’s page on the Environment Protection Authority

Read: EDO Factsheet on Appealing Planning and Environment Decisions in the ACAT for more information about ACAT’s procedures

Seek independent legal advice before commencing legal action

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