Legislation

Relevance

Provisions

Catchment and Land Protection Act 1995

Management of activities in catchments (that could impact on downstream marine systems)

Sets up a framework for the integrated management and protection of catchments, including community participation in the management of land and water resources, and a system of controls on noxious weeds and pest animals. The Act also establishes the Victorian Catchment and Land Protection Council, Regional Catchment and Land Protection Boards and the Pest Animal Advisory Committee.

Environment Effects Act 1978

Provides for assessment, through Environmental Effects Statements, of public or private development proposals which have a significant impact on the environment

Environment Protection Act 1970

Control of threatening processes

Established the Environment Protection Authority, whose powers, duties and functions include managing waters, control of noise and control of pollution. Also State environment protection policies etc..

National Parks Act 1975

Including marine waters adjacent to national parks

Provides for the permanent reservation of national and other parks to protect indigenous species of flora and fauna

Planning and Environment Act 1987

Local government planning schemes

Coastal Management Act 1995

Established the Victorian Coastal Council, made up of community representatives and departmental nominees, to be the peak body for the strategic planning and management of the Victorian coast, and to provide advice on coastal issues to the Minister for Environment and Conservation. One of the major tasks of the Council has been the preparation of a Victorian Coastal Strategy (Victorian Coastal Council 1997).