State Policies and Projects Act 1993.
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Abstract
The Act entails 48 Articles divided in 6 Parts (Part 5 has been completely repealed) and 3 annexed schedules (2 and 3 as well have been repealed).
Part 2 sets out the framework for preparing Tasmanian sustainable development policies, this includes provisions on State Policies requirements (such as “must seek objectives listed in schedule 1”), matters to be contained in a State Policy, the different phases for its preparation (draft, public exhibition, modification of draft, how to recommend a State Policy to the Governor, effects). Art. 12A also establishes that National environment protection measures made under section 14 (1) of the National Environment Protection Council (Tasmania) Act 1995 are taken to be State Policies when approved by both Houses of Parliament.
Part 3 regulates the Integrated assessment process for projects of State significance; guidelines for projects, declaration and order declaring project content, effects and public exhibition.
Part 4 establishes that Commission every 5 years must, produce a consolidated State of the Environment Report relating to the condition of the environment; and trends and changes in the environment; and the achievement of resource management objectives; and recommendations for future action to be taken in relation to the management of the environment.
Part 2 sets out the framework for preparing Tasmanian sustainable development policies, this includes provisions on State Policies requirements (such as “must seek objectives listed in schedule 1”), matters to be contained in a State Policy, the different phases for its preparation (draft, public exhibition, modification of draft, how to recommend a State Policy to the Governor, effects). Art. 12A also establishes that National environment protection measures made under section 14 (1) of the National Environment Protection Council (Tasmania) Act 1995 are taken to be State Policies when approved by both Houses of Parliament.
Part 3 regulates the Integrated assessment process for projects of State significance; guidelines for projects, declaration and order declaring project content, effects and public exhibition.
Part 4 establishes that Commission every 5 years must, produce a consolidated State of the Environment Report relating to the condition of the environment; and trends and changes in the environment; and the achievement of resource management objectives; and recommendations for future action to be taken in relation to the management of the environment.
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An Act to provide for Tasmanian Sustainable Development Policies, to provide for the integrated assessment of projects of State significance, to provide for State of the Environment Reporting and for related purposes.
Repealed
No
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English
Legislation Amendment
No