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Below is a link to the Tasmanian Governments web site and the Australian Legal Information Institute web site containing our state laws. Visit this site and browse the laws you think may have importance in noise control issues. Also below is a table of links that contain laws that have already been found important by Noise Tasmania. Click your mouse on images or text to follow links.

 

Tasmanian Government Legislation Web Site

Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA) - Refer to Sections 48 & 53 - EMPCA is managed by the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment "DPIWE".

EMPCA Miscellaneous noise regulations 2004

EMPCA Infringement Notices 1996

Local Government Act 1993

Police Offences Act 1935

Residential Tenancy Act 1997

Dog Control Act 2000

Dog Control Regulations 2001

Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment

(DPIWE)

EMPCA Enforcement Policy etc.

Important note.

The Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment is the government department responsible for managing EMPCA Acts and Regulations.

DPIWE has a twenty four hour hotline for environmental AND noise pollution. Do not hesitate to use this service if needed.

1800 005 171

Tasmania Legislation On-Line Dog Control Act 2000 (PDF)

If you find any other laws or regulations that may be relevant, please contact Noise Tasmania.