Notify + remediate contaminated land (state)
State EPA regimes require notification + remediation of contaminated land.
Who must comply
Owners + occupiers + polluters of contaminated land.
What triggers it
Awareness of significant contamination.
When due
Notification per state-specific timeframe.
Evidence required
Notification record; site investigation; remediation plan; clearance certificate.
Max penalty
Significant civil + criminal penalties; cleanup costs + interest
Summary
Each state has a contaminated land regime — NSW Contaminated Land Management Act 1997, Vic Environment Protection Act 2017 (general environmental duty + notification), Qld Environmental Protection Act 1994. Notification of significant contamination; remediation per state-issued Cleanup Notice / Remediation Order.
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Source: https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/contaminated-land. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.