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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 July 1971 |
| Jurisdiction | Victoria, Australia |
| Headquarters | 664 Collins Street, Docklands, 3008 |
| Employees | 600 (approx) |
| Annual budget | $100m per annum (approx) |
| Parent agency | Victorian Government |
| Website | www.epa.vic.gov.au |
| Agency ID | PROV VA 1058 |
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is Victoria’s environmental regulator. EPA is an independent statutory authority, established in 1971 under the Environment Protection Act 1970 (EP Act). EPA's role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and their environment.[1]
- ^ "EPA is changing". Environment Protection Authority Victoria. Retrieved 17 January 2020.