Environment Effects Act 1978

The Environment Effects Act 1978 is current legislation that was passed in the Australian state of Victoria. It requires certain public works to have an environmental impact assessment carried out before proceeding.^[1] It was amended by the Environment Effects (Amendment) Act 2005.

CitationNo. 9135

Royal assent23 May 1978

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Environment Effects Act 1978
Parliament of Victoria
Long title An Act to require the Environmental Effects of certain Works to be assessed, and for other purposes.
Citation	No. 9135
Royal assent	23 May 1978

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It was described as flawed since it allows the Planning Minister to set terms for the assessment and to override the findings for social or economic reasons.^[2]