ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION (SEA DUMPING) ACT 1981
Table of Provisions
- 1 Short title
- 2 Commencement
- 3 Repeal
- 4 Interpretation
- 4A Application of Act in relation to certain waters that are subject to the Torres Strait Treaty
- 4B Application of Act in relation to certain waters that are subject to the Australia - Indonesia Delimitation Treaty
- 4C Application of Act in relation to Greater Sunrise special regime area
- 5 Exemption
- 6 Operation of Act
- 7 Exemption for defence force vessels etc.
- 8 Act to bind the Crown
- 8A Criminal Code applies
- 9 Declaration by Minister in relation to coastal waters of State etc.
- 10A Dumping of controlled material
- 10B Incineration of controlled material
- 10C Loading for the purpose of dumping or incineration
- 10D Export for the purpose of dumping or incineration
- 10E Placement of artificial reef
- 10F Offence by person responsible for offending craft or material
- 15 Exceptions to certain offences
- 16 Restoration of environment
- 17 Liability for expenses incurred by the Commonwealth
- 18 Application for permit
- 19 Grant of permit
- 20 Suspension and revocation of permits
- 21 Conditions in respect of permits
- 23 Applications to Minister to vary operation of permits
- 24 Applications for review
- 25 Matters to be published in Gazette
- 26 Appointment of inspectors
- 27 Inspectors ex officio
- 28 Identity cards
- 29 Boarding of vessels etc. by inspectors
- 30 Access to premises
- 30A Warrants may be granted by telephone or other electronic means
- 31 Functions of inspector
- 32 Powers of arrest of inspectors
- 33 Injunction
- 34 Delegation
- 35 False statements
- 36 Compliance with conditions of permit
- 37 Indictable offences
- 37A No time limit for prosecution
- 38 Evidence
- 39 Evidence of analyst
- 40 Fees
- 41 Regulations
