Comply with the General Environmental Duty (VIC)
Victorian PCBUs must take 'reasonably practicable' steps to minimise harm to human health and the environment.
Who must comply
Any person engaging in activities posing environmental risk in Victoria.
What triggers it
Conducting any activity that may give rise to environmental risk.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Risk assessment, control plan, training records, monitoring data.
Max penalty
Up to ~$1.66M for corporations; criminal aggravated breaches significantly higher
Summary
Section 25 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) imposes a general environmental duty (GED). Applies to anyone conducting any activity that may give rise to risks of harm to human health or the environment. Mirrors the WHS due diligence concept. Permissions, registrations, and licences operate on top.
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Topics
Source: https://epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/laws/general-environmental-duty. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.