Environmental Impact Assessment under the Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT)
This factsheet canvasses the Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT), which commenced in the Northern Territory on 28 June 2020, replacing the Environment Assessment Act 1982 (NT) and the Environmental
Assessment Administrative Procedures (NT).
Summary
Key takeaways
– Outlines the new Environment Protection Act 2019 (NT), which was passed in September 2019 and commenced on 28 June 2020, repealing the Environment Assessment Act 1982 (NT)
– Explains significant changes under the new Act, including the introduction of a comprehensive environmental impact assessment and approval process
Key actions
– Read: EDO article on the New Environment Protection Act in the Northern Territory
– Visit: The NT EPA’s Guide to Environmental impact assessment and environmental approval in the NT for more information about the EIA stages
– Visit: The NT EPA’s page on Environmental Impact Assessment for more information, including flowcharts, policies and guides for different aspects of the process
