For advice on these issues, contact EDO Tasmania
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Below you will find a list of all the links that have been categorised as “Pollution”
The Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) is the central piece of legislation that deals with pollution. Its aim is to prevent, reduce and undo harm to the environment.
Organisation Address: 131 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2770
Web Address: http://www.edotas.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ELH-4th-edition-Chapter-6.pdf
Link Owner: Environmental Defenders Office
Many activities have impacts on the environment. Some of these impacts are authorised by permits (where the council or government has decided that the impacts can be managed, or that the community benefits of the activity outweigh the risks associated with those impacts). Other impacts occur without authorisation, resulting from accidents, negligence or deliberate breaches of the law.
Organisation Address: 131 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2770
Web Address: http://www.edotas.org.au/haveyoursay/ongoing-opportunities/pollution-and-environmental-harm/
Link Owner: Environmental Defenders Office
Also in: Noise & Nuisance
If you become aware of a pollution incident, it is important to notify the responsible parties as soon as possible. In the first instance, you should contact the person / company that you think is causing the pollution – they may not be aware of it and can take quick action to address the problem (for example, the pollution may be caused by
Organisation Address: 131 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2770
Web Address: http://www.edotas.org.au/haveyoursay/how-to-have-your-say/reporting-unlawful-activity/
Link Owner: Environmental Defenders Office
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO Tasmania) provides legal advice, representation and information in relation to environmental issues including conservation, planning, pollution and environmental health.
Phone: 03 6223 2770
Web Address: http://www.edotas.org.au
Link Owner: Environmental Defenders Office
Also in: Conservation , Environment & Planning , Farming , Fisheries & Marine Farming , Forestry
