The Office of the Appeals Convenor independently investigates appeals against a range of decisions and processes under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. 

  • Proposals considered by the EPA
    Appeals against decisions of the Environmental Protection Authority, including a decision 'Not to Assess' a proposal, or a Report and Recommendations of the EPA 
  • Emissions from prescribed premises
    Appeals against decisions of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation in relation to works approvals and licences for prescribed premises
  • Clearing of native vegetation
    Appeals against decisions of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation or the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in relation to  clearing of native vegetation
  • Environmental protection notices
    Appeals against vegetation conservation notices, environmental protection notices, closure notices, and other types of environmental notices
  • Noise Regulations
    Appeals against approvals, exemptions and notices under the Noise Regulations
  • Other
    Appeals relating to controlled waste licences or action plans for used packaging material

Appeals under legislation dealing with water entitlements are determined by the State Administrative Tribunal.
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