Knowledge Challenge: Legislation (Intermediate)

Question 1 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Intermediate

A “deemed contravention” of the GED can occur if a business fails to:

Use and maintain equipment in a way that minimises risks from pollution and waste.

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Generate a profit from their waste streams.

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Have their environmental management plan published in a newspaper.

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Only transport waste during daylight hours.

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Question 2 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Intermediate

Which of the following is an example of a “notifiable incident”?

A minor spill of a non-hazardous substance that is immediately cleaned up and contained on-site.

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The planned and approved transport of reportable priority waste.

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An incident causing an uncontained release of a hazardous substance that could harm the environment.

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The routine emptying of a public litter bin.

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Question 3 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Intermediate

What is the “duty to manage contaminated land”?

A duty for all landowners to test their soil annually.

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A duty to manage land in a way that it never becomes contaminated.

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A duty for persons in management or control of land to minimise risks from contamination.

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A duty that only applies to land that has been previously used as a landfill.

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Question 4 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Intermediate

The EP Act 2017 provides for “remedial notices”. The primary purpose of an “improvement notice” is to:

Impose a financial penalty for a past breach.

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Require a person to remedy a contravention or likely contravention of the Act.

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Immediately halt an activity that poses a serious risk.

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Provide commendation for good environmental practice.

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Question 5 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Intermediate

What does the “precautionary principle” in the Act mean?

That all industrial development should be stopped.

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That if threats of serious or irreversible damage exist, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing preventative measures.

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That businesses should always choose the most expensive risk-mitigation measures.

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That the EPA must approve all business decisions before they are made.

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Question 6 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Intermediate

The hierarchy of waste (Article 21) under the EP Act 2017 applies to:

All forms of waste.

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Only industrial waste.

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Only municipal waste.

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Only waste that is being recycled.

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Question 7 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Easy

What is the least preferred option in the waste management hierarchy?

Reuse

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Recycling

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Disposal

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Energy Recovery

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Question 8 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Easy

The main regulation that supports the EP Act 2017 is the:

Environment Protection Regulations 2021

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Waste Infrastructure Regulations 2020

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Contaminated Land Regulations 2019

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Clean Air Regulations 2022

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Question 9 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Hard

An EPA “Designation” is a tool that primarily facilitates:

The prosecution of environmental offenders.

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The classification of a waste as suitable for a specific beneficial reuse, exempting it from some waste duties.

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The designation of land as a future landfill site.

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The designation of a company as a preferred government supplier.

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Question 10 of 10

1 point(s)

Category: Hard

If a person disagrees with an EPA decision to issue a remedial notice, their primary avenue for formal review is to apply to:

The Federal Court of Australia.

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The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

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The Environment Minister's office.

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The EPA's internal complaints department.

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Knowledge Challenge: Legislation (Intermediate)

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