Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COUNCIL (NO. 95 OF 1994) - SECT 14

14. In making any national environment protection measure, the Council shall have regard to—

        (a)     whether the measure is consistent with section 3 of the Agreement;

        (b)     the environmental, economic and social impact of the measure;

        (c)     the simplicity, efficiency and effectiveness of the administration of the measure;

        (d)     whether the most effective means of achieving the desired environmental outcomes of the measure is by means of a national environment protection standard, goal or guideline or any particular combination thereof;

        (e)     the relationship of the measure to existing inter-governmental mechanisms;

        (f)     relevant international agreements to which Australia is a party; and

        (g)     any regional environmental differences in Australia.