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We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems. We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition NSW to a circular economy. As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future. To achieve these objectives, we listen, educate and partner with others to influence views about what can harm our environment or health. When needed, we take action against individuals, businesses and organisations in the interests of the people and environment of NSW [AR p.9] [CP p.9]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Emerging contaminants [CP p.6]\n- Sydney landfill capacity [CP p.6]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Stronger protection of the environment and community from high-risk legacy contamination and emerging chemicals\nIn 2024–25 we: published our position statement on our staged approach to implementing the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan 3.0 (PFAS NEMP 3.0) to provide certainty for industry and the community in NSW [AR p.21] [CP p.21]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- published position statement on PFAS NEMP 3.0\n- issued clean up notice to 3M Australia Pty Ltd\n\n### Outcome 2: Improved ecologically sustainable forest management through adaptive regulation of native forestry\nIn 2024–25 we: conducted 58 inspections of forestry operations on public land, resulting in one formal warning, six official cautions, two clean up notices, four penalty notices, and two prosecutions completed against one defendant. No stop work orders were issued [AR p.22] [CP p.22]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- conducted inspections of forestry operations\n- resulted in formal warnings, cautions, clean up notices, penalty notices, prosecutions\n\n### Outcome 3: Better regulation of land through embedding Aboriginal voices, cultures and knowledges\nIn 2024–25 we: worked in partnership with the Aboriginal Peoples Knowledge Group, progressing legislative reforms to incorporate Aboriginal cultures and knowledges in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991 [AR p.22] [CP p.22]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- partnered with Aboriginal Peoples Knowledge Group\n- progressed legislative reforms\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Stewardship\n- Collaboration\n- Innovation\n- Continuous improvement\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | NSW Net Zero Plan | Meet the targets in the NSW Net Zero Plan | |\n| CCE02 | Greenhouse gas emissions | Collect open, transparent data on greenhouse gas emissions, including data on fugitive methane emissions | |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | NSW Net Zero Plan | On track | Achieved | |\n| CCE02 | Greenhouse gas emissions | Published annual climate risk disclosures and progress against our targets | Achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Environment Protection Authority - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:57:53.786274+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-TAS-025\n**Entity type**: Independent Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: SA\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| other-pdfs | 10 |\n| pages | 8 |\n| reviews | 2 |\n| strategies | 9 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- These include establishing:\nby 2025\n• a strategic vision for legacy outcomes across\nTarget 2: 60% reduction in all litter NSW\nitems by 2030.\n• a systemic approach and access to\nTo achieve this the NSW Government has transparent litter data to set organisational\ninvested $38 million in litter prevention targets for long-term litter prevention\nprograms between 2022 and 2027 under\n• a capacity-building framework for embedding\nStage 1 of the WASM.\n Source: `strategies/22p4230-stream-2-own-it-and-act-strategic-framework-2g.pdf`\n- Establishing Own it and Act baselines across a network\nEnablers\nMy network\nWorking across sectors\nto creat shared visions\nand goals to prevent\nlitter and realise a\nclean safe and\nhealthy environment\nOwn it and Act: strategic framework | EPA 2022P4230 | 11\npihsredaeL\nDelivery space\nC\nMy organisation o My networks\nm\nCollaboration, s s m Cross-sector and/\nstructure c\ne it\nm or multi-agency\no\nsystems r Vision e collaboration\nP n and process Litter Prevention t\nOwn It and Act\nPermission\nMe\nZero acceptance\nof littering\nFigure 4 Delivery space\nFor regional bodies that have a defined network • leveraging the different capabilities of network\n(e.g. a set number of councils or community- member organisations to allow them to ‘play to\nbased organisations that are members of your their strength’ in support of the overall effort in\norganisation) you may wish to conduct an Own it litter prevention\n Source: `strategies/22p4230-stream-2-own-it-and-act-strategic-framework-2g.pdf`\n- Purpose of The EPA Strategic Directions 2018–2022 sets out five objectives\nto deliver our vision of a better environment for the health,\nthe charter\nwellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians.\n Source: `other-pdfs/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pdf (https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nOur Vision Our Purpose\nA healthy and thriving Healthy environments, economies\nenvironment for the future and communities\nWe are a modern, effective regulator\nPurpose and Service\nLearning Outcomes Responsive\npeople-centred orientated\nmindset focused and adaptive\nWe continuously develop to We articulate and are relentlessly We proactively listen to identify We are fundamentally purpose We work collaboratively with\nbuild and maintain trusted accountable for clear outcomes and respond to risks with driven and enable a people- community, government,\nexpertise in all relevant that focus on the effective contemporary tools, technology centred culture to create a safe stakeholders, and our people to\ndisciplines and operations. delivery of public value. and data to reduce harm. and great place to work. influence and enable outcomes.\n Source: `strategies/23p4454-strategic-plan.pdf`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 3]\nOFFICIAL\nContents\nAbbreviations 1\nOverview 2\n1 Introduction 3\n2 Functions and purpose of the EPA 3\n3 Role and function of the Board 4\nBoard role 4\nBoard Committees 4\nStakeholder engagement 5\n4 Membership and performance of the Board 5\nBoard membership 5\nPresiding Member 5\nTerm of appointment 6\nMembers’ responsibilities 6\nProceedings of the Board 6\nDecision making 7\nPublic liability 7\nPerformance review 8\n5 Governance roles of the Board 8\nGovernance approach 8\nRisk management 10\nDelegated responsibility 10\nMatters reserved for the Board 10\n6 Relationship between the Board and the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water 11\n7 Relationship between the Board and the EPA Chief Executive 12\nRole of the Chief Executive 12\nRelationship between the Board and the Chief Executive 12\nEPA staff 13\n8 Ethics, values and conflicts of interest 13\nBoard values 13\nConflict of interest 14\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf (https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf)`\n- Information release proactively is in\nCorporation with implementing the Coastal\nmany formats including website text,\nIntegrated Forestry Operations Approval\nguidelines, reports prepared by and for the\nand guide the EPA when regulating it\nEPA and maps.\n• a copy of the regional emergency\nIn 2024–25, information released on the EPA\nmanagement committee report Menindee\nwebsite included:\nMass Fish Death Event Sub Plan: A sub plan\n• a research report commissioned by the to the Far West Regional Emergency\nEPA, titled Butt Litter Index 2024: Research Management Plan, which outlines the local\non Cigarette Disposal Behaviour for the emergency management arrangement for\nNSW EPA (March 2025) which provides a mass fish death event in the Menindee\nrobust evidence of time-based changes in Town Weir Pool.\nsmoker, behaviour, attitudes and butt\n• the EPA Board charter, which outlines the\nlittering rates\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- [pages 51,52,53,54,55]\ntering rates\nprinciples and guidance relating to the\n• information relating to the overall functions, the role of the members, the\nassessment of the health of Lake Chairperson and the CEO, and governance\nMacquarie (the southern section of the matters.\nlake in the vicinity of coal fired power\nstations), including water, sediment Access applications received in\nsampling and benthic community 2024–25\ncomposition.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- In the 2023–24\nfinancial year, 2.1 billion containers were\n• worked with key stakeholders in the waste\ncollected through the Return and Earn\nand resource recovery industry and local\nnetwork, bringing the total to 11.7 billion\ncouncils to understand issues causing\ncontainers through the network since\nshortfalls in residual waste infrastructure\nthe scheme’s inception in 2017\nin Greater Sydney, and to identify the role\nof government to address them • ramped up compliance checks on storage\nof end-of-life tyres, and investigated\n• commenced the review of the NSW waste\nserious stockpiling offences, as part of\nlevy, with extensive consultation with the\nour regulatory priority work for 2024 (see\nwaste and resource recovery industry and\npage 39).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- 48\nLegislation Administered ................................................49\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\n1998 (PPIP Act) .....................................................................50\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n........................................................................................................51\nAudit and risk management ...........................................56\nRisk Management ................................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- Increase / decrease in net assets from equity transfers\nConsolidated Environment Protection Authority\n2025 2024 2025 2024\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nLiabilities\nCurrent liabilities\nPayables - 26 - -\nProvisions - 178 - -\nPayable to the EPA Staff Agency - - - 204\nIncrease in total current liabilities - 204 - 204\nDecrease in net assets - (204) - (204)\nEquity\nAccumulated funds - (204) - (204)\nDecrease in total equity - (204) - (204)\nRecognition and measurement\nThe transfer of net assets between entities as a result of an administrative restructure, transfers of programs / functions and\nparts thereof between NSW public sector entities and 'equity appropriations' are designated or required by the Accounting\nStandards to be treated as contributions by owners and recognised as an adjustment to 'Accumulated funds'.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- In 2023–24 we developed the\nThe EPA is also responsible for administering\nStrategic Plan 2024–29, and climate change\na suite of NSW environmental legislation –\nwill continue as a strategic priority of the\nsee the EPA Act summaries page for specific\nEPA for the next five years.\ninformation about other Acts the EPA\nThe Board oversees the EPA’s strategic administers, and for information on the\ninitiatives through quarterly updates.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- [Page 92]\n5 Sustainability 92\nStrategy and decision-making\nProgress on previous commitments\nClimate change was identified as one of five\nIn the 2022–23 climate-related financial\nstrategic priorities of the organisation in our\ndisclosure, the EPA indicated that it would\nStrategic Plan 2021–24.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- In the 2023–24\nfinancial year, 2.1 billion containers were\n• worked with key stakeholders in the waste\ncollected through the Return and Earn\nand resource recovery industry and local\nnetwork, bringing the total to 11.7 billion\ncouncils to understand issues causing\ncontainers through the network since\nshortfalls in residual waste infrastructure\nthe scheme’s inception in 2017\nin Greater Sydney, and to identify the role\nof government to address them • ramped up compliance checks on storage\nof end-of-life tyres, and investigated\n• commenced the review of the NSW waste\nserious stockpiling offences, as part of\nlevy, with extensive consultation with the\nour regulatory priority work for 2024 (see\nwaste and resource recovery industry and\npage 39).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- The EPA manages this risk through:\nand reduced scope\n• a robust budget submission and reporting • $22 million reduction in grants received\nsystem with frequent monitoring in place\nfrom DCCEEW due to timing of waste\n• budget allocations linked to strategic project execution.\npriorities\nOur total revenue was $269.4 million, which\n• enhanced tracking of waste flows to better is 8% higher than the $250.5 million reported\nmonitor and collect fees derived from the for 2022–23.\nwaste levy.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- [Page 18]\nTable 1: EPA Performance\nMeasure Measure description 2023–24 2024–25\nPercentage of EPA licensees assessed as environmental\nLicences compliance 94.02% 93.46%\nmanagement categories A & B\nPollution incident\nProportion of environment protection licensees with a\nresponse 99.18% 99.03%\npollution incident response management plan\nmanagement plans\nLicences Proportion of licences risk-assessed (includes licences with\n99.81% 99.71%\nrisk-assessed an assessment due by end of financial year)\nProportion of high-risk/proactive inspections undertaken on-\nHigh-risk licences\ntime for compliance with environmental standards (target 100% 96%\ninspected\n100%)\nEnvironmental 2 1\nNumber and value of voluntary environmental improvement\nimprovement\nprograms\nprograms $112,800 $10,000\nProportion of high-risk Crown forestry operations assessed\nForestry 100% 100%*\nfor compliance (target 95%)\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- EPA State outcome indicators and program measures\nIndicators of • Proportion of high risk/proactive inspections undertaken for compliance with\nhuman and environmental standards (Target >95% )\nenvironmental\n• Number of environmental incidents impacting human health and the environment\nhealth\n(Target 7,400pa)\nWaste • Reduction in plastic litter by 30% by 2025\n• Reduction in overall litter by 60% by 2030\n• Resource recovery rate 80% by 2030\n• Beverage container recovery rate (Target 80% )\n• Community access to Container Deposit Scheme return points (Target >90%)\n• Percentage of targets met for public education and awareness programs about\nenvironmental matters (Target 95% )\nLegacy and • 95% of notified contaminated sites are assessed, and a decision on whether\nemerging regulation is required is made, within four months of notification\ncontaminants\n Source: `strategies/23p4454-strategic-plan.pdf`\n- During 2021, we will move on our highest priority In addition to these targets, we will:\nactions and lay the foundations for actions that\n• introduce a new overall litter reduction target\nwill begin progressively from July 2022, when the\nof 60% by 2030 and a plastic litter reduction\nfull strategy stage one funding package begins.\ntarget of 30% by 2025, as set out in the NSW\nTo complement this strategy, we have also Plastics Action Plan\nreleased the:\n• set a goal to triple the plastics recycling\n• NSW Plastics Action Plan, which sets out how rate by 2030, as set out in the NSW Plastics\nwe will phase out problematic plastics, tackle Action Plan\nlitter from plastic items like cigarette butts, and\n• reaffirm our commitment to the goal of net\nsupport innovation and research\nzero emissions from organic waste by 2030,\n Source: `strategies/nsw-waste-and-sustainable-materials-strategy-2041.pdf`\n- [Page 20]\n2 Figure 5: High-level recovery infrastructure needs to service NSW in 2030\nStructure Type Greater Sydney Rest of NSW\nNo new facilities required if pipeline New MRF in non-levied\nfacilities come online, only MRF area and capacity\nupgrades to improve quality of sorted enhancements in the\nmaterials regional levy area\nMaterials recovery\nfacilities (MRFs)22\nSecondary processing facilities needed for pelletising and flaking of mixed\nplastics – could be aligned to MRF expansions in both Greater Sydney and\nregional areas\nPlastics\nBeneficiation and source separation facilities to address paper quality –\ncan be achieved through MRF upgrades or standalone facilities in both\nGreater Sydney and regional areas\nPaper/Cardboard\nNo immediate priorities if pipeline glass Targeted small-scale\nfacilities come online glass crushing and quality\ncontrol\nGlass\n Source: `strategies/nsw-waste-and-sustainable-materials-strategy-2041.pdf`\n- [Page 14]\nAssessment of TECs of the coastal IFOA region\n5 Project products\n5.1 Outputs\nThe broad outputs of this Project are:\n TEC Certified Map(s): High resolution operational maps of priority TEC extent on\nCrown Forestry lands (as described in 5.3)\n TEC Indicative Maps(s): Maps of priority TEC distribution on public and some private\ntenure lands (as described in 5.4)\n TEC field guidelines: Guidance to support identification of a subset of priority\nunmapped TECs (as described in 5.5)\n Technical reports: A full description of the assessment undertaken for each TEC\nHigh resolution map\nproduced\n5.3\nIndicative map\nTEC present produced\n5.4\nField interpretation\nBuild TEC data matrix\nguidelines\n5.2\n5.5\nAbsence record,\nTEC absent evidence in report\n5.6\nFigure 4: TEC assessment pathway\n5.2 NSW state forest-TEC Data Matrix\n Source: `other-pdfs/assessment-threatened-ecological-communities-coastal-ifoa-region-160624.pdf`\n- [Page 25]\nAssessment of TECs of the coastal IFOA region\nKnown Occurrence of the community in State Forest is known or 2\nExtent probable\nOccurrence of the community in State Forest is possible 1\nThe community is not known to occur in State Forest 0\nManagement/ Existing The community occurs in State Forest or Net Harvest Area 1\nProtection (NHA) and is likely to be impacted by forestry activities\nThe community does not occur in State Forest or NHA 0\nand/or is unlikely to be impacted by forestry activities\nPotential Impact/Threat Logging or firewood collection is listed as a threat in the 2\nfinal determination for the community\nFragmentation, removal of debris, loss of hollows are listed 1\nas threats in the final determination for the community\nNo specific mention of the threats above in the final 0\ndetermination for the community\nScoring Fields\nAdditional considerations (non-scoring)\n Source: `other-pdfs/assessment-threatened-ecological-communities-coastal-ifoa-region-160624.pdf`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- EPA Program performance measures\nKey: 🗸Achieved or on track ≤ Monitor or improve\nIndicator 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 Status\nNotified contaminated 86% 91% 38%ᴬ 34.5%ᴬ 62% ≤\nsites are assessed, and\na decision on whether\nregulation is required\nis made, within four\nmonths of notification\n(annual target 95%)\nAnalysis: When the EPA becomes aware of contaminated land, it assesses the significance of the\ncontamination.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- [Page 18]\nTable 1: EPA Performance\nMeasure Measure description 2023–24 2024–25\nPercentage of EPA licensees assessed as environmental\nLicences compliance 94.02% 93.46%\nmanagement categories A & B\nPollution incident\nProportion of environment protection licensees with a\nresponse 99.18% 99.03%\npollution incident response management plan\nmanagement plans\nLicences Proportion of licences risk-assessed (includes licences with\n99.81% 99.71%\nrisk-assessed an assessment due by end of financial year)\nProportion of high-risk/proactive inspections undertaken on-\nHigh-risk licences\ntime for compliance with environmental standards (target 100% 96%\ninspected\n100%)\nEnvironmental 2 1\nNumber and value of voluntary environmental improvement\nimprovement\nprograms\nprograms $112,800 $10,000\nProportion of high-risk Crown forestry operations assessed\nForestry 100% 100%*\nfor compliance (target 95%)\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- During 2021, we will move on our highest priority In addition to these targets, we will:\nactions and lay the foundations for actions that\n• introduce a new overall litter reduction target\nwill begin progressively from July 2022, when the\nof 60% by 2030 and a plastic litter reduction\nfull strategy stage one funding package begins.\ntarget of 30% by 2025, as set out in the NSW\nTo complement this strategy, we have also Plastics Action Plan\nreleased the:\n• set a goal to triple the plastics recycling\n• NSW Plastics Action Plan, which sets out how rate by 2030, as set out in the NSW Plastics\nwe will phase out problematic plastics, tackle Action Plan\nlitter from plastic items like cigarette butts, and\n• reaffirm our commitment to the goal of net\nsupport innovation and research\nzero emissions from organic waste by 2030,\n Source: `strategies/nsw-waste-and-sustainable-materials-strategy-2041.pdf`\n- [Page 11]\nReducing Illegal Dumping on Charitable Recyclers Action Table 2019-21\nBuilding an evidence Stakeholder engagement Education and awareness Prevention and Regulation and Evaluation and\nbase and capacity building infrastructure enforcement monitoring\n• Illegal dumping • Continue to build and • The community • Charitable recyclers • Enforcement action • Actions are based\nprograms are informed maintain stakeholder understands that leaving adopt measure to for illegal dumping on data and\nby strong evidence relationships with charity items outside charity sites prevent illegal dumping at charity sites is outcomes\n• Improved partners is dumping and won’t be proportionate to the achieved\nunderstanding of illegal • Charitable recyclers tolerated by the offence • All groups have\ndumping behaviours at work with local councils\ncommunity\ninformation and\n Source: `strategies/reducing-illegal-dumping-on-charitable-recyclers.pdf`\n- In 2021–22, the following Council committees were active:\nCourse and Competency Committee\nDuring the reporting period the committee continued to review course applications as part of its\nongoing work and on the recommendation of the committee the EPA:\n• approved two courses for radiation user licencing purposes to be delivered online, as a result\nof COVID-19 restrictions, as an interim measure until January 2022\n• approved one course for radiation user licensing purposes\n• implemented the committee’s recommendation that all course providers, who had sought\ninterim approval to delivery their courses online, resume face-to-face delivery of courses after\nthe end of the lockdowns arising from COVID-19.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf`\n- This result suggests the 2025 target has already As noted above, long-term trend data is required\nbeen achieved.\n Source: `strategies/22p4233-litter-prevention-strategy-2023-30-v8.pdf`\n- 10 Develop and implement programs to Act KPI\nreduce greenhouse gas emissions\nInfluence • The amount of organic waste sent to landfill per year (and\nfrom the waste sector, including our\nassociated emissions) is on track to meet the target of net zero\nemissions target of net zero emissions Educate by 2030.\nfrom organic waste from landfills\nEnable\nby 2030\n11 Support the whole-of-government Influence Deliverable\napproach to streamlining project\nEnable • EPA has contributed to the whole-of-government approach to\napprovals in renewable energy zones\nstreamlining project approval processes in REZs.\n Source: `strategies/23p4265-climate-change-action-plan-2023-26.pdf`\n- [Page 16]\n1 Overview 16\nIndicator 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 Status\n🗸\nPercentage of targets 100% 95% 95% 95% -\nmet for public\neducation and\nawareness programs\nabout environmental\nmatters (annual\ntarget 95%)\n🗸\nNEW INDICATOR: - - - - 62%\nPercentage of\ncommunity members\nwho are aware of\nthe EPA\nAnalysis: Since 2019, the EPA has measured the effectiveness of public education and awareness\nprograms based on reach, participation, interaction and engagement.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- Indicator 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 Status\n🗸\nCommunity access to 98% 99.5% 99.1% 99% 99%\nNSW Container Deposit\nScheme return points\n(target >90% by\nJune 2025)\nAnalysis: Beverage container return points deliver clean streams of high-quality recyclable material,\nwhich contributes to the development of a circular economy in NSW.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- Under Action 9 of our Climate Change Action We surveyed all environment protection\nPlan 2023–26, we have committed to include licence holders from 7 August to 1 September\nan update in the annual report of our progress 2023 to better understand their emissions,\nimplementing the plan. risks, climate change actions and where\nsupport or regulatory interventions may be\nBelow is a summary of what we’ve achieved\nneeded.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- Plea: Guilty Robert Lenard Pullinger\nResult: In July 2023, the Land and Offence: Two offences of failing to comply\nEnvironment Court convicted Sydney Water with a clean-up notice and one offence of\nof three offences of polluting waters. failing to comply with a prohibition notice\nSydney Water was ordered to pay: Robert Pullinger is the former director of\nTruegain Pty Ltd and former owner of 62 Kyle\n• $365,625 in total fines, 50% of which was\nStreet, Rutherford, where Truegain formerly\nrequired to be paid to the Environment\nundertook waste oil processing activities\nTrust and 50% as a moiety to the EPA\nbefore it went into administration in 2016.\n• The EPA’s legal costs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- [Page 54]\n3 Operations and performance 54\nto the validity of both notices and his defence Legal context\nof a reasonable excuse for non-compliance on\nThe EPA:\nthe grounds of technical impossibility and\nfinancial capacity. • issues penalty notices\nPlea: Not guilty. • prosecutes individuals and companies\nthat are alleged to have committed\nResult: On 22 May 2024, the Court found\nenvironmental offences (see page 49\nMr Pullinger guilty of all three charges.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- [Page 100]\n6 Financial performance 100\nOur financial overview Where our money came from\nThe EPA’s operating result for 2023–24 was The EPA receives government funding as\n($1.2) million, $0.4 million more favourable a grant from the Department of Climate\nthan the ($1.6) million operating result Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\noriginally estimated as part of the 2023–24 (DCCEEW).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- The EPA’s approved budgets over the last five years\nOur approved budget 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nTotal revenue ($ million) 261.3 219.9 368.4 429.4 374.9\nTotal expenses ($ million) 255.5 213.6 362.7 429.3 376.5\nNet operating result ($ million) 5.8 6.3 5.7* 0.1 (1.6)\n* Totals may not align due to rounding\nAnnual Report 2023–24\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $269.4\n, $105.5 million, $374.9 million, 105.5 million, 374.9 million | Managing operational risks:\nOur total revenue for 2023–24 was $269.4\nfunding\nmillion, a decrease of $105.5 million on our\nThe EPA receives government funding as original budget of $374.9 million. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $22 million, $269.4 million, $250.5 million, 22 million, 269.4 million, 250.5 million | The EPA manages this risk through:\nand reduced scope\n• a robust budget submission and reporting • $22 million reduction in grants received\nsystem with frequent monitoring in place\nfrom DCCEEW due to timing of waste\n• budget allocations linked to strategic project execution.\npriorities\nOur total revenue was $269.4 million, which\n• enhanced tracking of waste flows to better is 8% higher than the $250.5 million reported\nmonitor and collect fees deri | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $270.5 million, $106 million, $376.5 million, 270.5 million, 106 million, 376.5 million | [Page 101]\n6 Financial performance 101\nRevenue by source – actuals\nNSW Government ($ million)\nEPA revenue sources over the last 5 years\n2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\n146.4 174.5 238.7 205.9 224.8\nLicensing fees and other 33.0 37.4 40.3 40.8 38.4\ncharges ($ million)\nAcceptance by the Crown 2.9 4.0 (0.2) 3.4 5.8\nEntity of employee benefits\nand other liabilities ($ million)\nOther income ($ million) 0.4 0.1 0.7 0.4 0.4\nTotal revenue ($ mill | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $306.1 million, $5.4 million, $300.7 million, 306.1 million, 5.4 million, 300.7 million | Our total revenue for 2024–25 was $306.1 million, a increase of $5.4 million on our original budget\nof $300.7 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $36.8 million, $17.0 million, $19.8 million, 36.8 million, 17.0 million, 19.8 million | Net Assets: Actual Net Assets of $36.8 million against the budget of $17.0 million, a variance of $19.8 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $14.6 million, $20.8\nmillion, 14.6 million, 20.8\nmillion | Net assets are higher than budget mainly due to increased assets of $14.6 million arising from a higher level of cash of $20.8\nmillion due to a higher surplus result for the year and lower receivables as there were lower recoveries outstanding in June\n2025. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $0.5 million, $0.4 million, 0.5 million, 0.4 million | Expenses excluding losses\n(a) Employee related expenses and personnel services\nEnvironment\nConsolidated Protection Authority\n2024 2023 2024 2023\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nSalaries and wages (including annual leave) 118,247 96,305 841 798\nRedundancy payments 1,196 245 - -\nSuperannuation - defined benefit plans 446 502 - -\nSuperannuation - defined contribution plans 12,119 9,840 76 61\nLong-service leave 5,668 2,920 - -\nWorkers compensation insurance | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $0.30 million, $0.35 million, 0.30 million, 0.35 million | 2024 2023\nConsolidated and parent $'000 $'000\nDepreciation expense of right-of-use assets 279 329\nInterest expense on lease liabilities 23 20\nExpense relating to short-term leases 14 -\nTotal amount recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 316 349\nThe EPA had total cash outflows for leases of $0.30 million in March 24 (FY2022-23: $0.35 million). | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $0.58 million, $0.50 million, 0.58 million, 0.50 million | Expenses excluding losses\n(a) Employee related expenses and personnel services\nEnvironment\nConsolidated Protection Authority\n2025 2024 2025 2024\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nSalaries and wages (including annual leave) 130,082 118,247 846 841\nRedundancy payments 1,240 1,196 - -\nSuperannuation - defined benefit plans 677 446 - -\nSuperannuation - defined contribution plans 15,780 12,119 81 76\nLong-service leave 4,855 5,668 - -\nWorkers compensation insura | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $4.6 million, $19.3 million, 4.6 million, 19.3 million | Total expenses were lower than budget by $4.6 million explained mainly by grant expenses being $19.3 million lower than\nbudget due to lower than budgeted Waste and Sustainable Materials (WaSM) program expense some of which were\ndeferred until next year. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $1.4 million, $1.6 million, $0.2 million, 1.4 million, 1.6 million, 0.2 million | Net Result: Actual Net result of $1.4 million deficit against the budget deficit of $1.6 million, variance of $0.2 million. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $10.7 million, $10.0 million, $0.7 million, 10.7 million, 10.0 million, 0.7 million | The independent audit report confirms that the EPA financial statements present fairly the\norganisation’s financial position and are compliant with reporting requirements\nOur financial overview\nThe EPA’s net operating result for 2024–25 was a $10.7 million surplus, $10.0 million favourable\nthan the $0.7 million operating result originally estimated as part of the 2024–25 State budget\nprocess. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $295.4 million, $4.6million, $300.0 million, 295.4 million, 4.6million, 300.0 million | In 2024–25 total expenditure was $295.4 million, a decrease of $4.6million on our original budget of\n$300.0 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $43.4 million, $1.6 million, 43.4 million, 1.6 million | Cash remains one of\nour largest assets, being $43.4 million at 30 June 2025 which is higher $1.6 million due to the\nfavourable operating result partially offset by lower payables. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| 38%, 34.5% | EPA Program performance measures\nKey: 🗸Achieved or on track ≤ Monitor or improve\nIndicator 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 Status\nNotified contaminated 86% 91% 38%ᴬ 34.5%ᴬ 62% ≤\nsites are assessed, and\na decision on whether\nregulation is required\nis made, within four\nmonths of notification\n(annual target 95%)\nAnalysis: When the EPA becomes aware of contaminated land, it assesses the significance of the\ncontamination. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $112,800 , $10,000 | [Page 18]\nTable 1: EPA Performance\nMeasure Measure description 2023–24 2024–25\nPercentage of EPA licensees assessed as environmental\nLicences compliance 94.02% 93.46%\nmanagement categories A & B\nPollution incident\nProportion of environment protection licensees with a\nresponse 99.18% 99.03%\npollution incident response management plan\nmanagement plans\nLicences Proportion of licences risk-assessed (includes licences with\n99.81% 99.71%\nrisk-assessed | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` |\n| $365,625 | Plea: Guilty Robert Lenard Pullinger\nResult: In July 2023, the Land and Offence: Two offences of failing to comply\nEnvironment Court convicted Sydney Water with a clean-up notice and one offence of\nof three offences of polluting waters. failing to comply with a prohibition notice\nSydney Water was ordered to pay: Robert Pullinger is the former director of\nTruegain Pty Ltd and former owner of 62 Kyle\n• $365,625 in total fines, 50% of which was\nStre | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $1.2, $0.4 million, $1.6, 0.4 million | [Page 100]\n6 Financial performance 100\nOur financial overview Where our money came from\nThe EPA’s operating result for 2023–24 was The EPA receives government funding as\n($1.2) million, $0.4 million more favourable a grant from the Department of Climate\nthan the ($1.6) million operating result Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\noriginally estimated as part of the 2023–24 (DCCEEW). | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $54,000 , $112,500 | Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\nDefendant Charge Result/Penalty Court\nGeagea, Dani Provide false and Convicted/$54,000 LEC\nmisleading information\nOrdered to pay 50% of\nabout waste\nthe fine as a moiety to\nthe NSW EPA and to\npublicise details of the\noffence in The Daily\nTelegraph and Inside\nWaste magazine\nGhossayn Group Pty Ltd Provide false and Convicted/$112,500 LEC\nmisleading information\nOrdered to pay 50% of\nabout waste\nthe fi | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n| $50,000 | [Page 109]\n7 Appendices 109\nTier 2 offences\nProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\nDefendant Charge Result/Penalty Court\nBader, Mohamad Failure to comply Convicted/$50,000 Campbelltown\nwith clean-up LC\nOrdered to pay 50% of the fine as a moiety to\nnotice\nthe NSW EPA and lawfully remove all waste\nwithin six weeks. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- In 2021–22, the following Council committees were active:\nCourse and Competency Committee\nDuring the reporting period the committee continued to review course applications as part of its\nongoing work and on the recommendation of the committee the EPA:\n• approved two courses for radiation user licencing purposes to be delivered online, as a result\nof COVID-19 restrictions, as an interim measure until January 2022\n• approved one course for radiation user licensing purposes\n• implemented the committee’s recommendation that all course providers, who had sought\ninterim approval to delivery their courses online, resume face-to-face delivery of courses after\nthe end of the lockdowns arising from COVID-19.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf`\n- This focus area was an established area of Ongoing work\nEPA work prior to the commencement of the\nAs part of continuing work we:\nStrategic Plan 2021–24.\n• identified legacy landfill sites with the\nIt extended into many activities, including\nhighest potential for hazardous gases\nchemical prioritisation, PFAS chemicals, the\nto cause harm, and where necessary\nBroken Hill environmental Lead Program, and\nundertook gas monitoring and worked with\nclean-up of debris and contaminants in the\nlocal councils to address potential risks\nwake of major floods.\n• identified unused service station sites\nActions to achieve the strategic plan goal are\nfor further action on potential leaks\nfirmly under way or have been completed.\nand contamination from underground\nKey initiatives and achievements petroleum storage systems (UPSS; see\npage 37)\nIn 2023–24 we:\n• continued to lead the NSW Government’s\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- In 2024–25 we:\nKey highlights\n• completed and published a licensee survey\nIn 2024–25 we: to find out their adaptation and mitigation\nplans and emissions profile (2024)\n• included a climate change chapter of the\nState of the Environment Report 2024 • published the NSW Guide for Large\nEmitters (January 2025), which will help\n• continued our regular engagement with\nindustries that are heavily reliant on fossil\nthe EPA’s Aboriginal Peoples’ Knowledge\nfuels assess, avoid and mitigate their\nGroup and Climate Change Advisory\ngreenhouse gas emissions\ngroups\nNSW Environment Protection Authority Annual Report 2024–25 25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- Under Action 9 of our Climate Change Action We surveyed all environment protection\nPlan 2023–26, we have committed to include licence holders from 7 August to 1 September\nan update in the annual report of our progress 2023 to better understand their emissions,\nimplementing the plan. risks, climate change actions and where\nsupport or regulatory interventions may be\nBelow is a summary of what we’ve achieved\nneeded.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- However,\n• breaches of private forestry plan or code\nthe EPA keeps the Minister informed of the\ncondition\nprogress of significant investigations and\n• failure to hold a valid licence when carry prosecutions.\nout prescribed pesticides works\nThe EPA successfully prosecuted 90 cases\n(out of 92 completed) and the courts imposed\nNSW Environment Protection Authority Annual Report 2024–25 37\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- Liabilities were lower than budget by $5.2 million driven by decrease in current liabilities of $5.8 million relating mainly\nto lower payables outstanding of $13.5 million due to many of the grant program activities completed prior to the current year\nend.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- [Page 125]\nAppendix A: Compliance index\nCompleted\nBasis for, or source of, (Yes, No, Page\nHeading Compliance requirement requirement N/A)* reference\nOperations and Infrastructure program, including major\nTPG25-10a N/A N/A\nPerformance works, asset acquisitions and disposals\nTPG25-10a, Public\nNumbers and remuneration of senior\nService Commission Yes 47\nexecutives\nCircular 2014-09\nIf the agency has a board or committee that is\nappointed by the agency’s Minister, include\ndetails of the board structure, members TPG25-10a Yes 44\n(name, position and term of appointment) and\nmeetings\nPeople TPG25-10a Yes 47\nConsultants TPG25-10a Yes 48\nManagement\nand International travel TPG25-10a Yes 48\nAccountability\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\nTPG25-10a Yes 50\n1998 (PPIP Act) requirements\nSection 125(4), (6) of the\nGIPA Act; clause 8,\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- The baseline for this target is the 2020 Butt Litter Index, which is delivered by the\nNSW EPA.3\nTable 3 Cigarette butt littering target for NSW\nTarget Baseline (2020) Target value\nreduction in cigarette butt littering 64% butt littering rate 32% butt littering rate\n50%\nbehaviour by 2030\nLitter data are inherently variable from year to year, so it is important that they are used across many\nyears as we keep up the momentum to embed anti-litter behaviour for the long term.\n Source: `strategies/22p4233-litter-prevention-strategy-2023-30-v8.pdf`\n- Figure 6: Baseline litter composition by category (items) 2018 and 2019 data\n% Baseline\nTakeaway and beverage (34%) Checkout shopping bags (4%)\nConfectionary and snacks (21%) Personal effects,\nMiscellaneous (8%) care and hygiene (4%)\nCigarettes and packaging (7%) Recreational fishing (2%)\nPaper – other (1%)\nCDS drink containers (7%)\nOther plastic bags (6%) Glass – other (1%)\nMiscellaneous litter (5%)\nProgress towards targets\nTarget 1: 3 0% reduction in plastic litter Target 2: 60% reduction in all litter\nitems by 2025 items by 2030\nIn 2020–21 plastic litter items had reduced by In 2020–21 all litter items had reduced by 35%\n35% since the baseline year (2018–19). since the baseline year (2018–19).\n Source: `strategies/22p4233-litter-prevention-strategy-2023-30-v8.pdf`\n- Figure 7: Progress towards NSW litter targets: litter items per 1000 m2\n200\n150\n100\n50\n2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2024–25 2029–30\nBaseline Target Target\nNo. of total littered items No. of plastic littered items\nNSW Litter Prevention Strategy 2022–30 | 29\n2m000,1\nrep\nsmetI\n Source: `strategies/22p4233-litter-prevention-strategy-2023-30-v8.pdf`\n- EPA State outcome indicators and program measures\nIndicators of • Proportion of high risk/proactive inspections undertaken for compliance with\nhuman and environmental standards (Target >95% )\nenvironmental\n• Number of environmental incidents impacting human health and the environment\nhealth\n(Target 7,400pa)\nWaste • Reduction in plastic litter by 30% by 2025\n• Reduction in overall litter by 60% by 2030\n• Resource recovery rate 80% by 2030\n• Beverage container recovery rate (Target 80% )\n• Community access to Container Deposit Scheme return points (Target >90%)\n• Percentage of targets met for public education and awareness programs about\nenvironmental matters (Target 95% )\nLegacy and • 95% of notified contaminated sites are assessed, and a decision on whether\nemerging regulation is required is made, within four months of notification\ncontaminants\n Source: `strategies/23p4454-strategic-plan.pdf`\n- During 2021, we will move on our highest priority In addition to these targets, we will:\nactions and lay the foundations for actions that\n• introduce a new overall litter reduction target\nwill begin progressively from July 2022, when the\nof 60% by 2030 and a plastic litter reduction\nfull strategy stage one funding package begins.\ntarget of 30% by 2025, as set out in the NSW\nTo complement this strategy, we have also Plastics Action Plan\nreleased the:\n• set a goal to triple the plastics recycling\n• NSW Plastics Action Plan, which sets out how rate by 2030, as set out in the NSW Plastics\nwe will phase out problematic plastics, tackle Action Plan\nlitter from plastic items like cigarette butts, and\n• reaffirm our commitment to the goal of net\nsupport innovation and research\nzero emissions from organic waste by 2030,\n Source: `strategies/nsw-waste-and-sustainable-materials-strategy-2041.pdf`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 125]\nAppendix A: Compliance index\nCompleted\nBasis for, or source of, (Yes, No, Page\nHeading Compliance requirement requirement N/A)* reference\nOperations and Infrastructure program, including major\nTPG25-10a N/A N/A\nPerformance works, asset acquisitions and disposals\nTPG25-10a, Public\nNumbers and remuneration of senior\nService Commission Yes 47\nexecutives\nCircular 2014-09\nIf the agency has a board or committee that is\nappointed by the agency’s Minister, include\ndetails of the board structure, members TPG25-10a Yes 44\n(name, position and term of appointment) and\nmeetings\nPeople TPG25-10a Yes 47\nConsultants TPG25-10a Yes 48\nManagement\nand International travel TPG25-10a Yes 48\nAccountability\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\nTPG25-10a Yes 50\n1998 (PPIP Act) requirements\nSection 125(4), (6) of the\nGIPA Act; clause 8,\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- [pages 125,126,127]\non\nRisk management and insurance activities TPG25-10a Yes 60\nInternal audit and risk management policy\nTPP20-08 Yes 58\nattestation\nClimate-related financial disclosures TPG25-10a, TPG24-33 Yes 65\nDisability Inclusion Act\nDisability inclusion action plans Yes 62\n2014\nSustainability\nModern Slavery Act 2018 requirements Modern Slavery Act 2018 Yes 65\nWork health and safety TPG25-10a Yes 64\nWorkforce diversity PSC Circular 2014-09 Yes 63\nCosts and benefits associated with machinery\nTPG25-10a N/A N/A\nof government changes\nFinancial\nImplementation of price determination or\nPerformance\nrecommendation according to section 18(4) of Section 18(4) of the\nN/A 86\nthe Independent Pricing and Regulatory IPART Act\nTribunal Act 1992 (IPART Act)\nNSW Environment Protection Authority Annual Report 2024–25 124\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- In the 2023–24\nfinancial year, 2.1 billion containers were\n• worked with key stakeholders in the waste\ncollected through the Return and Earn\nand resource recovery industry and local\nnetwork, bringing the total to 11.7 billion\ncouncils to understand issues causing\ncontainers through the network since\nshortfalls in residual waste infrastructure\nthe scheme’s inception in 2017\nin Greater Sydney, and to identify the role\nof government to address them • ramped up compliance checks on storage\nof end-of-life tyres, and investigated\n• commenced the review of the NSW waste\nserious stockpiling offences, as part of\nlevy, with extensive consultation with the\nour regulatory priority work for 2024 (see\nwaste and resource recovery industry and\npage 39).\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- [Page 67]\n4 Management and accountability 67\n2023–24\nBand Female Male Total\nBand 4 0 0 0\nBand 3 0 1 1\nBand 2 3 2 5\nBand 1 14.4 10 24.4\nTotals 17.4 13 30.4\nRisk and governance Plans for 2024–25 include:\n• more deep dives with the Executive\nManaging risks to achieve our Leadership Team and subject matter\nexperts on EPA’s strategic risks, to further\nobjectives\ndevelop our risk maturity\nIn 2023–24 we continued to improve our • promoting a culture of risk-awareness,\nmanagement of risk in a number of ways. to enable a more robust, risk-informed\napproach to decision-making.\n• We continued to refresh our register of\nstrategic risks – the greatest risks to the\nStrengthening our governance\norganisation.\n• We reviewed the risk of severe or We have updated our Public Interest\ncatastrophic pollution events in our core Disclosure Policy in accordance with the\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- [Page 89]\n5 Sustainability 89\nPhysical Increased frequency and/or The Climate Change Action Plan has\nseverity of pollution events, actions we are taking to support\nleading to: the regulated community in\nbecoming more resilient to a\nAcute risks\nchanging climate, including:\n• additional cost to EPA in\n• Action 5(d) – Require and\ndisaster recovery programs\nsupport all our licensees to\nand support to the community\nspecifically consider how a\nto reduce risks and/or impacts\nchanging climate might\nof climate change\nincrease their risk of pollution\n• increase in EPA costs of incidents, and require them to\ndisposal/processing of disaster update their pollution incident\nwaste, where local council response management plans\nfacilities lack capacity. accordingly\nChronic risks • Action 20 – Protect the\nenvironment during emergency\n• increased resources required\nresponse and recovery, and\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- 48\nLegislation Administered ................................................49\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\n1998 (PPIP Act) .....................................................................50\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n........................................................................................................51\nAudit and risk management ...........................................56\nRisk Management ................................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- This plan is\nIn 2024–25 the committee met in July, reviewed every year to make sure it still meets\nOctober, December, March, April and June. the EPA’s needs and focuses on the most\nAs of 30 June 2025, the members of the important risks.\ncommittee were:\nIn 2024–25 the Audit and Risk Committee\ncarried out its annual review of the EPA’s\n• Christine Hawkins AM, Chair, 31 December\ninternal audit charter, to ensure it remains\n2023 to 3 December 2025\nconsistent with our financial, risk management\n• Carolyn Walsh, independent member, 1\nand governance arrangements and current\nApril 2024 to 31 March 2027\nbest practice.\n• Elizabeth Wild, independent member, 14\nJuly 2022 to 13 July 2025\nIn fulfilling their duties, the EPA’s Director\nFinance, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Audit\nExecutive have independent access to the\nCommittee, the CEO and the Board.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- Compliance with policies is reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee and internal\nauditors on a periodic basis.\n(a) Financial instrument categories\nConsolidated and parent\nCarrying Carrying\nFinancial Assets Note Category Amount Amount\n30 June 2025 30 June 2024\n$'000 $'000\nClass:\nCash and cash equivalents 5 Amortised cost 43,368 41,810\nReceivables1 6 Amortised cost 13,449 15,070\nCarrying Carrying\nFinancial Liabilities Note Category Amount Amount\n30 June 2025 30 June 2024\n$'000 $'000\nClass:\nPayables2 11 Amortised cost 27,883 37,886\nLease Liabilities Amortised cost 1,066 500\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- 13\nExisting actions the EPA will continue and strengthen 14\nMonitor and report on the impacts of climate change, greenhouse gas\nAction 1 emissions and the implementation and effectiveness of the NSW Net Zero Plan,\nin NSW State of the Environment reports 14\nEngage and collaborate with climate change experts across the NSW Government,\nAction 2 and with other jurisdictions, as the EPA develops and implements its climate\nchange actions 14\nMonitor emerging issues, trends, risks and opportunities surrounding the issue of\nAction 3\nclimate change and the transition to a decarbonised economy 15\nNew actions we’ll take over the next three years 15\nAction 4 Support EPA officers to make climate-change-related decisions 15\nRequire and support our regulated community to develop and implement plans to\nAction 5\nminimise emissions and exposure to climate risks 17\n Source: `strategies/23p4265-climate-change-action-plan-2023-26.pdf`\n- Findings and Recommendations 4\n3.1 The Act remains fit for purpose 4\n3.2 Recommendations for improvement 4\n3.3 Issues requiring further assessment 4\n4.\n Source: `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pdf`\n- Findings and recommendations\nThere is justification for reform that ensures that any security enhanced source transport that\noccurs within the NSW jurisdiction is covered by a source transport security plan, regardless of the\norigin of the shipment. (Recommendation 5)\nThe findings of the review support an amendment to the Act requiring the periodic re-endorsement\nof source security plans by an accredited assessor. (Recommendation 6)\nIn relation to background checks, in the absence of consensus between the Commonwealth and\nthe states and territories on a national scheme, NSW should take its own risk-based approach to\nmanaging this issue.\n Source: `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pdf`\n- [Page 20]\n1 Overview 20\nFinancial summary Our expenditure (in %)\nCategory Expenditure\nIn 2023–24 the EPA maintained its sound\nfinancial position while responding to the\nEmployee-related 54%\nchallenges that came from changes within\nthe business and the operating environment\nGrants and subsidies 12%\nThe independent audit report confirms that\nOther operating costs 32%\nthe EPA financial statements present fairly\nthe organisation’s financial position and are\nDepreciation and amortisation 2%\ncompliant with reporting requirements.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf`\n- This will involve:\n• updating existing EPA guidance and training – e.g. we’ll update our internal guidance for officers\nthat explains the factors they must consider when making licensing decisions,4 to ensure climate\nchange issues are considered\n• adopting and/or adapting existing external guidance and training – e.g. the NSW Government has\ndeveloped a Climate Risk Ready NSW Guide and course (DPIE 2021a) to assist NSW Government\nagencies consider and adapt to climate impacts; we’re already participating in this program and it\nwill inform our annual Climate Change Impacts, Risks and Adaptation Statements\n(see Action 8)\n• developing new guidance and training – e.g. we’ll prepare guidance and training for EPA officers\nto help them determine appropriate greenhouse gas emission limits and/or other metrics and\nrequirements for environment protection licences (see Action 17).\n Source: `strategies/23p4265-climate-change-action-plan-2023-26.pdf`\n- [pages 11,12]\norganisations, councils and\nRID squads/programs\nMay - completed Ongoing June 2019 August 2019 Annually\nUndertake research into Engage with NACRO and Develop a reducing illegal Start to roll-out behaviour Evaluate projects and\nthe behaviours and key representatives from dumping on charitable change trials with charitable share challenges and\nmotivations of dumping at NSW charitable recyclers to recyclers communication plan organisations successes each year\ncharity sites to inform trial enable ongoing knowledge\nprojects sharing and keep up-to-date\nwith emerging illegal\ndumping issues impacting\ncharitable recyclers\nOngoing Ongoing August 2020\nShare key learnings from Develop media campaigns at Evaluate and publish\nresearch and trial projects peak times a report on the\nimpact of the action\n11\n Source: `strategies/reducing-illegal-dumping-on-charitable-recyclers.pdf`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- The following values are the foundations of ethical behaviour in the South Australian Public Sector4:\n• Service – Proudly serve the community and Government of South Australia.\n• Professionalism – Strive for excellence.\n• Trust – Have confidence in the ability of others.\n• Respect – Value every individual\n• Collaboration and engagement – Create solutions together\n• Honesty and integrity – Act truthfully, consistently and fair\n• Courage and tenacity – Never give up.\n• Sustainability – Work to get the best results for current and future generations of South Australians.\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf (https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 125]\nAppendix A: Compliance index\nCompleted\nBasis for, or source of, (Yes, No, Page\nHeading Compliance requirement requirement N/A)* reference\nOperations and Infrastructure program, including major\nTPG25-10a N/A N/A\nPerformance works, asset acquisitions and disposals\nTPG25-10a, Public\nNumbers and remuneration of senior\nService Commission Yes 47\nexecutives\nCircular 2014-09\nIf the agency has a board or committee that is\nappointed by the agency’s Minister, include\ndetails of the board structure, members TPG25-10a Yes 44\n(name, position and term of appointment) and\nmeetings\nPeople TPG25-10a Yes 47\nConsultants TPG25-10a Yes 48\nManagement\nand International travel TPG25-10a Yes 48\nAccountability\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\nTPG25-10a Yes 50\n1998 (PPIP Act) requirements\nSection 125(4), (6) of the\nGIPA Act; clause 8,\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf`\n- The baseline for this target is the 2020 Butt Litter Index, which is delivered by the\nNSW EPA.3\nTable 3 Cigarette butt littering target for NSW\nTarget Baseline (2020) Target value\nreduction in cigarette butt littering 64% butt littering rate 32% butt littering rate\n50%\nbehaviour by 2030\nLitter data are inherently variable from year to year, so it is important that they are used across many\nyears as we keep up the momentum to embed anti-litter behaviour for the long term.\n Source: `strategies/22p4233-litter-prevention-strategy-2023-30-v8.pdf`\n- Complements kerbside and recovers costs\nPrimary objective: ~~B\n• Reduce the volume of container litter in NSW\nSecondary objective: [ Suppl_,, ] • Scheme\n• Recycle collected containers [ Supploer ] • Coordinalo, . .\n~\nContext:\n• Drink containers made up 49% of all litter\nvolume in NSW\n• Premier's Priority to reduce litter volume by\n40% by 2020 (based on 2013/14)\n(S) (S)\n!EPA !EPA\nNSW design objectives/constraints A structure that aligns incentives\nScheme Coordinator\n• Large beverage suppliers interests are to:\nI\n• keep costs down (they are the ones paying the most...)\n• Ensure their competitors also pay\n• Ensure there are no free riders\nstat C e- O w n i< v J e e n a le c n c t e ss An incenllve to partJcipate Complement kerbsk1e • Police the scheme for fraudulent behaviour\n• Minimise administrative costs\nNetwork Operator\n• Paid per container collected ...\n Source: `other-pdfs/14284_summit_2019.pdf (https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14284_summit_2019.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7]\ny approaches to ensure cumulative initiatives that create value and\nEnvironment Line are at the heart impacts or sources of potential enhance our capability to solve\nof the EPA’s improved service harm on the environment or environmental problems.\nto resolve incoming requests human health from activities\nand issues. that are specific to a place are\nconsidered We are investing in\nWe will use our discretion\nhorizon scanning, intelligence,\nto take regulatory action\nscientific analysis and data.\nthat is proportionate, fit for\npurpose and appropriate to the The EPA statement of commitment\ncircumstances. reminds us to – among other\nthings – listen more to Aboriginal\nvoices, respect Aboriginal\npeople’s knowledge and science,\nand deliver results that have\ndirect benefits for Aboriginal\ncommunities.\n Source: `strategies/23p4454-strategic-plan.pdf`\n- [Page 7]\nHow we engage\nStakeholder How we will engage\nAssociations, professional • EPA Board engagement program\norganisations and peak bodies\n• Consultation with prescribed bodies, under the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993\n• Regular meetings between EPA and peak bodies\nFederal and state government • Cross-agency working groups\ndepartments and agencies\n• Memoranda of understanding\nLocal government • Regular meetings between the EPA and local government\ncompliance staff\n• Regular meetings with the Local Government Association\nas the peak representative body\n• Provide information and training programs via a local\ngovernment liaison officer\nMedia • Keep media informed through media releases and direct contact\n• Provide 24/7 service to respond to enquiries from the media\n6\n Source: `other-pdfs/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pdf (https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pdf)`\n- [pages 9,10,11]\nre that aligns incentives\nScheme Coordinator\n• Large beverage suppliers interests are to:\nI\n• keep costs down (they are the ones paying the most...)\n• Ensure their competitors also pay\n• Ensure there are no free riders\nstat C e- O w n i< v J e e n a le c n c t e ss An incenllve to partJcipate Complement kerbsk1e • Police the scheme for fraudulent behaviour\n• Minimise administrative costs\nNetwork Operator\n• Paid per container collected ...\n• Maximise the number of containers collected\nCost efficiency N Pr o o 0 d 0 uc s1 e t r o r e G s o p v o e n r s n i m bi e lit n y t G co e n o s g tr r a ap tn h ts ic • Make collection points convenient\n• Provide a positive customer experience so they come back\n(S) (S) • Minimise logistics costs\n!EPA !EPA • Maximise the value of recovered materials\n9\n Source: `other-pdfs/14284_summit_2019.pdf (https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14284_summit_2019.pdf)`\n- 1 A member has an obligation to comply with the duties of corporate agency members7 under the Public\nSector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995 including:\n− the duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care and diligence in the performance of his or her\nfunctions (section 4)\n− the duty to act honestly at all times in the performance of the functions of his or her office (section 5)\n− the duty to not be involved in unauthorised transactions with the Agency or a subsidiary of the\nAgency\n(section 6)\n− the duty not to have an unauthorised interest in the Agency or a subsidiary of the Agency (section\n7)\n− the duty with respect to conflict of interest (section 8) – A member who has a direct or indirect\npersonal or pecuniary interest in a matter decided or under consideration by the Board must\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf (https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - local file\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - local file\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - local file\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - local file\n- `annual-reports/2025.pdf` - annual-reports - local file\n- `strategies/22p4230-stream-2-own-it-and-act-strategic-framework-2g.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/22p4233-litter-prevention-strategy-2023-30-v8.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/22p4237-illegal-dumping-prevention-strategy-2022-27-v4.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/23p4265-climate-change-action-plan-2023-26.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/23p4368-litter-data-framework.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/23p4454-strategic-plan.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/240167localgovernmentairqualitytoolkitmodule2legislativepolicyframeworkairqualit.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/nsw-waste-and-sustainable-materials-strategy-2041.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `strategies/reducing-illegal-dumping-on-charitable-recyclers.pdf` - strategies - local file\n- `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pdf` - reviews - local file\n- `reviews/25p4642-statutory-review-container-deposit-scheme.pdf` - reviews - local file\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/about_us\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/blog/2026/04/02/epa_media_statement_on_neutrog\n- `pages/announcements-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/blog/2026/04/02/epa_media_statement_on_neutrog\n- `pages/announcements-index__25.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pdf\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/contact\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/media_room\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/search/pages?q=\n- `other-pdfs/11654_epa_service_charter.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/11654_epa_service_charter.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pdf` - other-pdfs - local file\n- `other-pdfs/19p1799-native-forestry-operations-stop-work-orders-fact-sheet.pdf` - other-pdfs - local file\n- `other-pdfs/7485_org_epa.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/7485_org_epa.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/assessment-threatened-ecological-communities-coastal-ifoa-region-160624.pdf` - other-pdfs - local file\n- `other-pdfs/clean-air-nsw-160415.pdf` - other-pdfs - local file\n- `other-pdfs/koala-habitat-mapping-pilot-160038.pdf` - other-pdfs - local file\n- `other-pdfs/14284_summit_2019.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14284_summit_2019.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Environment Protection Authority - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:42:44.453112+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-TAS-025\n**Jurisdiction**: South Australia\n**Portfolio**: \n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 75\n- Unique legislation references found: 131\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 107 |\n| Code | 1 |\n| Order | 1 |\n| Regulation | 22 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Radiation Control Act 1990\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 43\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Radiation+Control+Act+1990\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Minister\nIt is my pleasure to forward to you for presentation to the Parliament of New South Wales the\nAnnual Report of the Radiation Advisory Council for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.\nThis report is prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Radiation Control Act 1990.\nKaren Marler\nChairperson, Radiation Advisory Council\nRadiation Advisory Council Annual Report 2020–21 | ii\n\n[page 4]\nContents\nChairperson’s review 1\nComposition of the Council 2\nAnnual report 2\nFunctions of the Council 2\nMeetings of the Council 2\nStrategic d\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- [page 5]\nChairperson’s review\nThe Radiation Advisory Council (the Council) provides advice to the Minister for Environment and\nHeritage and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) on matters in relation to the\nmanagement of radiation in NSW under the Radiation Control Act 1990 (the Act) and the Radiation\nControl Regulation 2013 (the Regulation).\nThe Council in 2021–22:\n• farewelled and acknowledged the contribution and service of retiring member Ms Ingrid\nKlobasa (nominee Secretary Ministry of Health)\n• welcomed newly appointed mem\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- members of the Council, and the EPA staff who support the Council.\nKaren Marler\nChairperson\nRadiation Advisory Council\nRadiation Advisory Council Annual Report 2021–22 | 1\n\n[page 6]\nComposition of the Council\nThe Council is established under section 29 of the Radiation Control Act 1990 (the Act). The Act\nand the Radiation Control Regulation 2013 (the Regulation) are administered by the Minister for\nEnvironment and Heritage through the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).\nThe Council has 17 members appointed by the Minister. Appendix\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ice to the Minister for Climate Change,\nMinster for Energy, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage, and the NSW\nEnvironment Protection Authority (EPA). The Council advises on matters in relation to the\nmanagement of radiation in NSW under the Radiation Control Act 1990 (the Act) and the Radiation\nControl Regulation 2013 (the Regulation).\nIn 2022–23 the Council:\n• welcomed newly appointed members:\no Ms Violeta Sutherland (nominee Secretary Ministry of Health)\no Mr Anthony Margetts (person with expertise in mine radiation saf\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- e Council, and the EPA staff who support the Council.\nKaren Marler\nChairperson\nRadiation Advisory Council\nOctober 2023\nRadiation Advisory Council annual report 2022–23 | 2\n\n[page 6]\nComposition of the Council\nThe Council is established under section 29 of the Radiation Control Act 1990 (the Act). The Act\nand the Radiation Control Regulation 2013 (the Regulation) are administered by the Minister for\nClimate Change, Minster for Energy, Minister for the Environment, and Minister for Heritage\nthrough the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EP\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Contaminated Land Management Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 40\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Contaminated+Land+Management+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 7 Appendices 106\n7\nAppendices\nBrindingabba National Park\nPhoto: Joshua Smith/DCCEEW\nAnnual Report 2023–24\n\n[page 107]\n7 Appendices 107\nAppendix A: Acts administered by the EPA\nThe following Acts were administered by the EPA from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024:\n• Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 No. 140\n• Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 No. 95, so far as it relates to the transport\nof dangerous goods by road or rail (remainder: Minister for Work Health and Safety)\n• Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985 No. 14 (repealed 25 M\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- r Operations 1 Christchurch\nANZSOG Executive Masters of Public Administration\nNSW Environment Protection Authority Annual Report 2024–25 48\n\n[page 49]\nLegislation Administered Protection of the Environment Legislation\nAmendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025 No. 1\nContaminated Land Management Act 1997 No.\n140 New and amending regulations\nDangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act There were no new or amending regulations\n2008 No. 95, so far as it relates to the made between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.\ntransport of dangerous goods by road or rail\nStren\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- r Operations 1 Christchurch\nANZSOG Executive Masters of Public Administration\nNSW Environment Protection Authority Annual Report 2024–25 48\n\n[page 49]\nLegislation Administered Protection of the Environment Legislation\nAmendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025 No. 1\nContaminated Land Management Act 1997 No.\n140 New and amending regulations\nDangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act There were no new or amending regulations\n2008 No. 95, so far as it relates to the made between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.\ntransport of dangerous goods by road or rail\nStren\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- [page 1]\nGuidelines on the Duty to\nReport Contamination under\nthe Contaminated Land\nManagement Act 1997\nwww.epa.nsw.gov.au\n\n[page 2]\nLimitations\nThese guidelines should be used in conjunction with other relevant guidelines made or approved by\nthe NSW Environment Protection Authority under section 105 of the Contaminated Land Management\nAct 1997 when assessing a\n Source: `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- nation under\nthe Contaminated Land\nManagement Act 1997\nwww.epa.nsw.gov.au\n\n[page 2]\nLimitations\nThese guidelines should be used in conjunction with other relevant guidelines made or approved by\nthe NSW Environment Protection Authority under section 105 of the Contaminated Land Management\nAct 1997 when assessing and managing contaminated land.\nThese guidelines do not include occupational health and safety procedures and WorkCover NSW\nshould be consulted on these. Appropriate action must be taken to manage any potential hazard and\nadequately protect the\n Source: `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 36\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Protection+of+the+Environment+Operations+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/priorities-index.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/clean-air-nsw-160415.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/22p4233-litter-prevention-strategy-2023-30-v8.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/23p4265-climate-change-action-plan-2023-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ter. A partnership approach with local councils, industry and the community will tackle place-based litter issues through prevention pilots and enforcement activities.\nThe role of the waste levy\nThe waste levy is a market-based instrument legislated under the\nProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\n. In operation for almost 50 years, the waste levy incentivises waste avoidance and recycling over landfill disposal. It applies in the Metropolitan Levy Area (Sydney, Illawarra and Hunter regions) and the Regional Levy Area (the Blue Mountains, Wollondilly a\n Source: `pages/priorities-index.html`\n- it module 2: legislative and policy framework | EPA\n\nIn\n this section\nkeyboard_arrow_down\nNSW local government air quality toolkit module 2: legislative and policy framework\nThis module outlines the legislative and policy framework for air quality management.\nThe\nProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\n(POEO Act) regulates pollution, including air pollution from commercial, industrial, and domestic activities. Local councils are the appropriate regulatory authorities for what are commonly known as ‘non-scheduled activities’ under the POEO Act.\nThis module o\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n- restry compliance, place-based\nmajor rezonings.\nplanning, pesticide spray drift compliance,\nAboriginal inclusion, and capacity-building\nfor local government.\nEcologically sustainable development (ESD)\nacts as a guiding principle in all of our work,\nas per the Protection of the Environment\nOperations Act 1997 (POEO Act).\nKey initiatives and achievements\nAll of our work in 2023–24 has been a\ncontinuation of work begun in previous years.\nHighlights include:\n• centralised strategic planning for\ncoordinating the EPA’s environmental\nadvice on significant planning propo\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- National Environment Protection Council (New South Wales) Act 1995 No. 4\n• Ozone Protection Act 1989 No. 208\n• Pesticides Act 1999 No. 80\n• Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 No. 31\n• Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991 No. 60\n• Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No. 156\n• Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990 No 13\n• Recreation Vehicles Act 1983 No. 136 (except Parts 4 and 6: Minister for Transport, Minister for\nRoads and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)\n• Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- s charged, did not record a conviction or impose a penalty.\nUnless otherwise stated, the dollar amount referred to in the Result/Penalty column is a fine.\nTier 1 offences\nTier 1 offences are the most serious offences and attract the highest maximum penalties.\nProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\nDefendant Charge Result/Penalty Court\nGeagea, Dani Provide false and Convicted/$54,000 LEC\nmisleading information\nOrdered to pay 50% of\nabout waste\nthe fine as a moiety to\nthe NSW EPA and to\npublicise details of the\noffence in The Daily\nTelegraph and Inside\nW\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__00.html`\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n- `other-pdfs/14284_summit_2019.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/14890_board_engagement_charter_2021.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation.\nWe work closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing.\nWe administer the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993\n,\nRadiation Protection and Control Act 2021\n,\nSingle-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020\n, and develop guidelines and codes of practice.\nThe EPA is governed by a\nBoard\nwith members appointed by the Governor.\nCorporate Governance Statemen\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- elop guidelines and codes of practice.\nThe EPA is governed by a\nBoard\nwith members appointed by the Governor.\nCorporate Governance Statement\nThe Chief Executive is responsible for giving effect to the policies and decisions of the\nEPA Board\nin relation to the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993\n, and for the management of the administrative unit and\nRadiation Protection Comm\nittee\nwhich also performs functions under the\nRadiation Protection and Control Act 2021\n.\nOrganisational chart\nThe Board may hold a roundtable summit as a pathway for engagement\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- program until such time as the EPA undertakes a review of the trial and Neutrog provide further information and assurance that there will be no additional impacts to the surrounding community.\nAn investigation is underway to determine whether a breach of the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993\nhas occurred.\nNeutrog have since confirmed that the pilot program has ceased.\nPost categories\nCompliance\nInvestigations\nMedia release\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- program until such time as the EPA undertakes a review of the trial and Neutrog provide further information and assurance that there will be no additional impacts to the surrounding community.\nAn investigation is underway to determine whether a breach of the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993\nhas occurred.\nNeutrog have since confirmed that the pilot program has ceased.\nPost categories\nCompliance\nInvestigations\nMedia release\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__00.html`\n- more\nabout EPA Media statement on Neutrog\n.\nNeutrog pleads guilty to three breaches of EP Act\n06/02/2026\nFertiliser producer Neutrog Trading Pty Ltd (Neutrog) has pleaded guilty in the Environment, Resources and Development Court to three offences against the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act).\nRead more\nabout Neutrog pleads guilty to three breaches of EP Act\n.\nBest wishes for Christmas and the New Year\n19/12/2025\nIt’s been a busy 12 months, and during this time the EPA has accomplished a great deal. I would like to acknowledge the hard wo\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n### Government Sector Finance Act 2018\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 14\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Government+Sector+Finance+Act+2018\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- inister for the Environment\nMinister for Heritage\n52 Martin Place\nSydney NSW 2000\nDear Minister,\nWe are pleased to submit the\nAnnual Report 2023–24 for the NSW\nEnvironment Protection Authority.\nThis report was prepared in accordance\nwith the provisions of the Government\nSector Finance Act 2018 and NSW\nTreasury Annual Reporting Framework\n2023.\nThis annual report must be presented in\nboth Houses of Parliament within five\nmonths of the relevant reporting period,\nbeing no later than 30 November 2024.\nYours sincerely\nTony Chappel\nChief Executive Officer\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- and\nrequirements have been met. This is\nassessment processes. Cyber security is\npresented on the next page.\nprovided through the Digital Information\nOffice of the Department of Planning, Housing\nEPA internal audit\nand Infrastructure (DPHI). Incident response\nThe Government Sector Finance Act 2018 protocols are tested annually.\nrequires statutory bodies to establish and\nmaintain an effective internal audit function.\nOur internal audit program is an independent\nand objective assurance and consulting\nAnnual Report 2023–24\n\n[page 69]\n4 Management and acco\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- s are general purpose financial statements, which have been prepared\non an accrual basis and in accordance with:\n(cid:120) applicable Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) (which include Australian Accounting Interpretations)\n(cid:120) the requirements of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 (GSF Act) and Government Sector Finance Regulation\n2024\n(cid:120) Treasurer’s Directions issued under the GSF Act.\nProperty plant and equipment is measured using the fair value basis. Other financial statement items are prepared in\naccordance with the histori\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ntities it controlled at\nthe year's end or from time to time during the financial year.\nIn my opinion, the financial statements:\n• have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the applicable\nfinancial reporting requirements of the Government Sector Finance Act 2018 (GSF Act), the\nGovernment Sector Finance Regulation 2024 (GSF Regulation) and the Treasurer's Directions\n• presents fairly the EPA's financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the EPA\nand the consolidated entity.\nMy opinion should be read in\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- pleased to submit the annual report for the NSW Environment Protection Authority\nfor the year ended 30 June 2025, for tabling in Parliament by 30 November 2025.\nThis report was prepared in accordance with the annual reporting provisions (Division 7.3) of\nthe Government Sector Finance Act 2018 and NSW Treasury Policy and Guidelines –\nFramework for Financial and Annual Reporting TPG25-10a, as a self-assessed group 1\nagency.\nYours sincerely\nTony Chappel\nChief Executive Officer\nNSW Environment Protection Authority\nCarolyn Walsh\nA/Chair of the Board\n31\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 14\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Protection+of+the+Environment+Administration+Act+1991\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__15.html`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/23p4265-climate-change-action-plan-2023-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Action v EPA\n, the Land and Environment Court ordered the EPA to fulfil its statutory duty to develop environmental quality objectives, guidelines and policies to ensure environment protection from climate change.\nThis duty is found in section 9(1)(a) of the\nProtection of the Environment Administration Act 1991.\nUnder this section, we are required to “develop environmental quality objectives, guidelines and policies to ensure environment protection”. The Court found that this statutory duty extends to protecting the environment from climate change.\nFor more informat\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__15.html`\n- rivate native forestry (remainder: Minister for Agriculture)\n• National Environment Protection Council (New South Wales) Act 1995 No. 4\n• Ozone Protection Act 1989 No. 208\n• Pesticides Act 1999 No. 80\n• Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 No. 31\n• Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991 No. 60\n• Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No. 156\n• Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990 No 13\n• Recreation Vehicles Act 1983 No. 136 (except Parts 4 and 6: Minister for Transport, Minister for\nRoads and Minister for Regional Transport\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- year ended 30 June 2024\n1. Statement of Material Accounting Policy Information\n(a) Reporting entity\nThe Environment Protection Authority (the ‘EPA’), a NSW Government entity and controlled by the State of New South\nWales, is constituted under Section 5 of the Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991 as a statutory body\ncorporate. The EPA is a not-for-profit entity (as profit is not its principal objective) and it has no cash-generating units. The\nEPA is consolidated as part of the NSW Total State Sector Accounts.\nThe EPA as a reporting entity comprises t\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- licences\nand annual licence fees (other than load-based fees), associated interest and\npenalties.\nPayment out of the fund includes monies required by the EPA for the purposes of\ncarrying out the functions of the EPA.\nApplicable Legislation Section 34A of the Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991\nName of the Fund Tradeable Emission Schemes Fund\nPurpose of the Fund Payment into the fund includes contributions paid by participants in a tradeable\nemission scheme. Monies paid out of the fund include costs of management and\nadministration of tradeable emis\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ge\nthan five years and may be reappointed.\nGroup)\nThe CEO is a non-voting member of the Board.\n• 19 June 2025\nWhat does the Board do? Tony Chappel has been CEO since 1 August\n2022.\nThe functions of the Board under the\nMary Haines was appointed on 4 June 2024.\nProtection of the Environment Administration\nAct 1991 are to: Chris Turney left the Board on 27 May 2025.\n• determine the EPA’s policies and All voting members attended the Board\nlong-term strategic plans meetings, with the following exceptions:\n• oversee the effective, efficient and • 10 April 2025 – Carolyn Wa\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Radiation Control Regulation 2013\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Radiation+Control+Regulation+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- view of the Act was provided to the Minister in December 2021\n• received regular updates on the progress of the review.\nThe Minister tabled a report on the review in Parliament in December 2021. The Government is\nconsidering the recommendations of the report.\nRadiation Control Regulation 2013\nAutomatic repeal of the Radiation Control Regulation 2013 is scheduled to occur on 1 September\n2023, unless it is remade, under the provisions of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989.\nDuring the reporting period, the Council agreed that the membership for the\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- 021\n• received regular updates on the progress of the review.\nThe Minister tabled a report on the review in Parliament in December 2021. The Government is\nconsidering the recommendations of the report.\nRadiation Control Regulation 2013\nAutomatic repeal of the Radiation Control Regulation 2013 is scheduled to occur on 1 September\n2023, unless it is remade, under the provisions of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989.\nDuring the reporting period, the Council agreed that the membership for the working group\nestablished to review the Act reconvene as\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Act.\nRadiation Legislation Review Committee’s\nThe Council in the previous period established two committees Radiation Control Act Review\nCommittee and the Radiation Regulation Review Committee (see The Council’s Work: Review of\nRadiation Control Act 1990 and Radiation Control Regulation 2013).\nLicensing and accreditation\nUnder Part 2 of the Act, the EPA is the authority responsible for administering:\n• radiation user licences\n• radiation management licences\n• accreditation of consulting radiation experts\n• accreditation of radiation security asse\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- 3\nRadiation Advisory Council annual report 2022-23 | i\n\n[page 3]\nContents\nChairperson’s review 1\nComposition of the Council 3\nAnnual report 3\nFunctions of the Council 3\nMeetings of the Council 3\nStrategic direction 3\nThe Council’s work 4\nNational uniformity 4\nRadiation Control Regulation 2013 5\nPresentations to the Council 5\nCouncil advice to the EPA on radiation matters 6\nCommittees of the Council 6\nCourse and Competency Committee 6\nRadiation Regulation Review Committee 6\nStandard 6 Review Committee 7\nStrategic Direction Committee 7\nLicensing and\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- .\nDuring this period the Council held six meetings and provided the EPA with advice on the\nadministration of the Act and Regulation. The Council’s work during the reporting period included:\n• assisting in the review of the Regulation (see The Council’s Work – Radiation Control\nRegulation 2013)\n• consideration of national uniformity matters arising from the Radiation Health Committee (RHC)\nand enHealth initiatives (see The Council’s Work – National Uniformity)\n• providing advice to the EPA on non-standard radiation licence applications\n• assessing\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Waste+Avoidance+and+Resource+Recovery+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/25p4642-statutory-review-container-deposit-scheme.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- islative framework and statutory review | EPA\n\nIn\n this section\nkeyboard_arrow_down\nLegislative framework and statutory review\nReturn and Earn is the NSW container deposit scheme and has operated since 1 December 2017.\nThe scheme is set up under Part 5 of the\nWaste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001\n(the Act), and regulated under the\nWaste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (Container Deposit Scheme) Regulation 2017\n(the Regulation).\nStatutory review of Return and Earn\nWe conducted a statutory review of the Act to make sure the objectives are still valid an\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- tection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No. 156\n• Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990 No 13\n• Recreation Vehicles Act 1983 No. 136 (except Parts 4 and 6: Minister for Transport, Minister for\nRoads and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)\n• Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 No. 58.\nAnnual Report 2023–24\n\n[page 108]\n7 Appendices 108\nAppendix B: Prosecutions completed under EPA legislation\nDetails of prosecutions completed under EPA legislation, excluding littering matters, are recorded\nbelow. LEC = Land and Environment Court\nLC =\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- product stewardship requirements\nParts 4 and 6: Minister for Transport, Minister and mandatory environmental outcomes\nfor Roads and Minister for Regional Transport that must be delivered by product\nand Roads) stewardship schemes to be prescribed by\nregulation\nWaste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act\n2001 No. 58. • sets out record keep and reporting\nrequirements of brand owners to ensure\nLegislative changes in\ntransparency\n2024–25\n• requires brand owners or product\nstewardship organisations to prepare an\nNew and amending Acts action plan setting out how they w\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- product stewardship requirements\nParts 4 and 6: Minister for Transport, Minister and mandatory environmental outcomes\nfor Roads and Minister for Regional Transport that must be delivered by product\nand Roads) stewardship schemes to be prescribed by\nregulation\nWaste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act\n2001 No. 58. • sets out record keep and reporting\nrequirements of brand owners to ensure\nLegislative changes in\ntransparency\n2024–25\n• requires brand owners or product\nstewardship organisations to prepare an\nNew and amending Acts action plan setting out how they w\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ........................................................... 6\nFindings and recommendations............................................................................................................................................... 6\nReview of Part 5 of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 .......................................... 8\nObjects of Part 5 of the WARR Act ........................................................................................................................................ 8\nKey features of Return and Earn .........\n Source: `reviews/25p4642-statutory-review-container-deposit-scheme.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Local Land Services Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Local+Land+Services+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/19p1799-native-forestry-operations-stop-work-orders-fact-sheet.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- he transport\nof dangerous goods by road or rail (remainder: Minister for Work Health and Safety)\n• Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985 No. 14 (repealed 25 March 2024)\n• Forestry Act 2012 No. 96, Parts 5A and 5B (remainder: Minister for Agriculture)\n• Local Land Services Act 2013 No. 51, Part 11 and Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 12, so far as they relate\nto private native forestry (remainder: Minister for Agriculture)\n• National Environment Protection Council (New South Wales) Act 1995 No. 4\n• Ozone Protection Act 1989 No. 208\n• Pesticide\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- No. Penalty No. Penalty No. Penalty\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 2016 1 1,320 51 85,920\nDangerous Goods (Road and Rail 3 30,000\nTransport) Act 2008\nDangerous Goods (Road and Rail 3 8,400 10 18,120\nTransport) Regulation 2022\nForestry Act 2012 4 60,000 - - - -\nLocal Land Services Act 2013 2 30,000 - - - -\nPesticides Act 1999 16 13,250 - - - -\nPesticides Regulation 2017 7 4,000 - - - -\nProtection from Harmful Radiation Act 1 1,500 - - - -\n1990\nProtection from Harmful Radiation 2 3,000 - - - -\nRegulation 2013\nProtection of the Environment 1 500\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ork Health and\nSafety) Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act 2025\nForestry Act 2012 No. 96, Parts 5A and 5B The nation-leading Product Lifecycle\n(remainder: Minister for Agriculture) Responsibility Act 2025 establishes a\nmandatory product stewardship framework\nLocal Land Services Act 2013 No. 51, Part 11\nfor brand owners of certain products that may\nand Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 12, so far as they\npose a risk to the environment and human\nrelate to private native forestry (remainder:\nhealth.\nMinister for Agriculture)\nThis Act, passed by NSW Par\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- y an integrated publicise details of the offence in The Sydney Morning\nWales (Yambulla forestry operations Herald, The Daily Telegraph and the Bega District News\nState Forest) approval\nNSW Environment Protection Authority Annual Report 2024–25 129\n\n[page 131]\nLocal Land Services Act 2013\nDefendant Charge Result/Penalty Court\nGreen, Michael Breach private native Convicted/$22,500\nLEC\nJames forestry plan or code Ordered to pay 50% of the fine to the NSW EPA. Ordered to\ncondition immediately cease any forestry operations, grazing and\nother agric\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- No. Penalty No. Penalty No. Penalty\nBiodiversity Conservation Act 2016 1 1,320 51 85,920\nDangerous Goods (Road and Rail 3 30,000\nTransport) Act 2008\nDangerous Goods (Road and Rail 3 8,400 10 18,120\nTransport) Regulation 2022\nForestry Act 2012 4 60,000 - - - -\nLocal Land Services Act 2013 2 30,000 - - - -\nPesticides Act 1999 16 13,250 - - - -\nPesticides Regulation 2017 7 4,000 - - - -\nProtection from Harmful Radiation Act 1 1,500 - - - -\n1990\nProtection from Harmful Radiation 2 3,000 - - - -\nRegulation 2013\nProtection of the Environment 1 500\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Privacy+and+Personal+Information+Protection+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/ministers.html`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- development of a 20-Year Waste Strategy.\nWe received 105 submissions in response to the Minister’s letter. These submissions are published below with the consent of the stakeholders who submitted them.\nDPIE collects and manages personal information under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. Please also note all documents held by DPIE are subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.\nSome documents on this page may not comply with accessibility requirements (WCAG). If you are having trouble accessing information in these docume\n Source: `pages/ministers.html`\n- ntification\nAnnual Report 2023–24\n\n[page 73]\n4 Management and accountability 73\nPrivacy management\nOutcome Total\nOur Privacy Management Plan outlines ways\nAccess granted in full 43\nin which the EPA complies with the principles\nAccess granted in part 26 of the Privacy and Personal Information\nProtection Act 1998 and the Health Records\nAccess refused in full 2\nand Information Privacy Act 2002. The plan is\navailable on our website.\nInformation not held 17\nOfficers in the Governance, Risk and Planning\nInformation already available 9\nbranch provide specialist privacy adv\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- .... 47\nConsultants ........................................................................... 48\nInternational travel ............................................................ 48\nLegislation Administered ................................................49\nPrivacy and Personal Information Protection Act\n1998 (PPIP Act) .....................................................................50\nGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009\n........................................................................................................51\nAudit and risk manage\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- products into NSW, including\nof our customers, stakeholders and\nonline operators.\nemployees. Our privacy management plan\nProtection of the Environment Legislation outlines ways in which we comply with the\nAmendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025 principles of the Privacy and Personal\nInformation Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) and\nAnother significant reform in early 2025 was\nthe Health Records and Information Privacy Act\nthe Protection of the Environment Legislation\n2002. We have published the plan and our data\nAmendment (FOGO Recycling) Act 2025. NSW\nbreach policy, requ\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- sclosures Act 2022.\ncatastrophic pollution events in our core\nregulatory areas that could have a major We have developed a new Data breach policy\nimpact on human health or the and updated our Privacy management plan\nenvironment. according to amendments to the Privacy and\nPersonal Information Protection Act 1998.\n• Risk coordinators presented a ‘deep dive’\nanalysis of a selected risk to each meeting\nof the Audit and Risk Committee.\nInsurance\n• We consistently applied the EPA’s\nassurance framework. This shows the EPA The EPA is insured through the Treasury\nChair, Boar\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Administration Act 1991\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Administration+Act+1991\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- and support our\n• Radiation\nstakeholders to create an environmentally\nhealthy future. • Waste and circular economy\nThe Environment Protection Authority (EPA) • Water.\nwas established under the Protection of the\nWe act in the public interest and deliver public\nEnvironment Administration Act 1991. We are\nvalue. We do this by delivering outcomes that\nan independent statutory authority, and the\nhave collective meaning or value to the people\nState’s primary environmental regulator.\nof NSW.\nWe have responsibilities and functions under\nThese outcomes inclu\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- fence by\ncorporation.\nAnnual Report 2023–24\n\n[page 50]\n3 Operations and performance 50\nMinister’s role Through an enforceable undertaking,\nwe may secure outcomes such as:\nIn line with section 13(3) of the Protection of\n• environmental restoration measures\nthe Environment Administration Act 1991, the\nEPA is not subject to the control and direction • improvements to a company’s\nof the Minister regarding any decision to environmental systems\ninstitute criminal or related proceedings under\n• a monetary contribution to an\nenvironment protection legislati\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- n March 2024, changes were made to the\nThe EPA has a critical role in protecting the\nState’s environment protection legislation.\nenvironment and human health from the\nThis included amendments to the Protection\nthreat of climate change and in delivering\nof the Environment Administration Act 1991\nactions that will help NSW achieve net zero\n(POEA Act) to clarify that the EPA’s objective\nemissions by 2050.\nto reduce risks to human health and prevent\nAs the primary environmental regulator for the degradation of the environment includes\nNSW, the EPA uses\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- uture. To achieve these objectives, we listen,\neducate and partner with others to influence\nThe Environment Protection Authority (EPA)\nviews about what can harm our environment\nwas established under the Protection of the\nor health. When needed, we take action\nEnvironment Administration Act 1991. We are\nagainst individuals, businesses and\nan independent statutory authority, and the\norganisations in the interests of the people\nstate’s primary environmental regulator.\nand environment of NSW.\nWe have responsibilities and functions under\nseveral pieces o\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- mpleted under\n• providing false and misleading information\nEPA legislation in 2024–25.\nabout waste\n• failing to comply with clean up notices\nMinister’s role\n• liability of director for offence by\nIn line with section 13(3) of the Protection of\ncorporation\nthe Environment Administration Act 1991, the\n• failure to comply with an investigative EPA is not subject to the control and direction\nrequirement\nof the Minister regarding any decision to\n• standard of air impurities exceeded institute criminal or related proceedings under\nenvironment protection l\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Modern Slavery Act 2018\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Modern+Slavery+Act+2018\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ergy, the Environment and Water\nrequirements for DCCEEW are managed\n(DCCEEW).\nthrough this procurement framework, and\nDPE/DCCEEW’s Capability and Inclusion team activities to support and uphold the intent\nled a number of workforce diversity initiatives of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 are reported\nthat were implemented across the portfolio, in DPHI’s Annual Report 2023–24.\nincluding in the EPA. These were the:\nIn 2023–24, modern slavery risks were\n• Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Strategy assessed and addressed as part of the open\ntende\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- .........................56\nRisk Management ................................................................ 60\n5 Sustainability ............................................. 61\nDiversity and inclusion ...................................................... 62\nModern Slavery Act 2018 ................................................65\n\n[page 6]\nMessage from\nthe Chair\nIt is with great pride as acting Chair of the carefully work through a number of\nBoard that I endorse the EPA’s 2024–25 intersecting regulatory frameworks and how\nannual repor\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- $419,934 $246,072 $182,820 $710,792\n*Based on net incurred\nNote: Primary psychological claims have more than doubled (107%) in the period 2015–16 to 2022–23 across the NSW\npublic sector\nNSW Environment Protection Authority Annual Report 2024–25 64\n\n[page 65]\nModern Slavery Act 2018 and addressed as part of the open tender and\nevaluation process.\nThe EPA follows the NSW Government\nRespondents had to show in their tender\nProcurement Policy Framework, which\ndocuments their commitment to prevent or\nrequires us to take reasonable steps to en\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- 0\nInternal audit and risk management policy\nTPP20-08 Yes 58\nattestation\nClimate-related financial disclosures TPG25-10a, TPG24-33 Yes 65\nDisability Inclusion Act\nDisability inclusion action plans Yes 62\n2014\nSustainability\nModern Slavery Act 2018 requirements Modern Slavery Act 2018 Yes 65\nWork health and safety TPG25-10a Yes 64\nWorkforce diversity PSC Circular 2014-09 Yes 63\nCosts and benefits associated with machinery\nTPG25-10a N/A N/A\nof government changes\nFinancial\nImplementation of price determination or\nPerformance\nrecommendation a\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- .........................56\nRisk Management ................................................................ 60\n5 Sustainability ............................................. 61\nDiversity and inclusion ...................................................... 62\nModern Slavery Act 2018 ................................................65\n\n[page 6]\nMessage from\nthe Chair\nIt is with great pride as acting Chair of the carefully work through a number of\nBoard that I endorse the EPA’s 2024–25 intersecting regulatory frameworks and how\nannual repor\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Public+Sector+%28Honesty+and+Accountability%29+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e need for the highest standard of corporate governance practices and\nethical conduct by all members, employees and contractors.\nThe Board has endorsed a code of conduct (Appendix 1). This code is informed by the EP Act, Public Sector\nAct 2009, Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995 and the Code of Ethics for the South\nAustralian Public Sector.\nThe provisions of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 apply to EPA Board members and any disclosures\nunder this Act will be managed in accordance with established agency policies and processes\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- behaviour from the public sector, and to ensure that this\nexpectation is met, public sector appointees operate under a framework of rules dealing with honesty and\naccountability. This framework is established by three Acts of Parliament:\n• the Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995, which covers appointees’ legal duties\n• the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935, which covers criminal offences committed by public officers,\nand\n• the Public Sector Act 2009, which covers immunity from civil liability.1\n1 Honesty and accountability for memb\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- unctions, such as staff\nappointment, work health and safety, procurement and financial management, are specified through various\nlegislative and administrative instruments, including:\n• Work Health and Safety Act 2012\n• Public Sector Act 2009\n• Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995\n• Public Finance and Audit Act 1987\n• State Records Act 1997\n• Treasurer’s Instructions\n• Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Guidelines\n• Premier and cabinet circulars\nRelationship between the Board and the Chief Executive\nUnder the EP Act, the Chief E\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- s acknowledge the need for the highest standard of corporate governance practices and\nethical conduct by all members, employees and contractors.\nThe Board has endorsed a code of conduct (Appendix 1). This code is informed by the EP Act, PS Act,\nPublic Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995 and the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public\nSector.\nThe following values are the foundations of ethical behaviour in the South Australian Public Sector4:\n• Service – Proudly serve the community and Government of South Australia.\n• Professionalism –\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- 2002, ‘What makes great boards?’, Harvard Business Review.\nCorporate Governance Statement | Last updated: December 2025 13\n\n[page 18]\nOFFICIAL\nConflict of Interest\nBoard members operate subject to conflict-of-interest provisions outlined in the Public Sector (Honesty and\nAccountability) Act 1995. The Crown Solicitor has noted that the duties and responsibilities of Board\nmembers of statutory authorities are derived from public and constitutional law, not company law. Private\ncompany practices on conflict of interest are generally less onerous than th\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Sector Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Public+Sector+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e 15\nAppendix 1 – Member’s code of conduct 1\nAppendix 2 – Schedule of matters reserved for the Board 1\nCorporate Governance Statement | Last updated: December 2025\n\n[page 4]\n\n[page 5]\nOFFICIAL\nAbbreviations\nAgency The administrative unit established under the Public Sector Act 2009 which\nprovides services to the Authority.\nAustralian Standard AS8000–2003: Good governance principles\nAuthority The Environment Protection Authority established under Division 1 of Part\n3 of the Environment Protection Act 1993\nESD Ecologically sustainable dev\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- p as defined in the EP Act. One member is appointed as Presiding\nMember of the Board by the Governor. The Board delegates specified powers to others to carry out its\nfunctions under the EP Act.\nIn addition to the EPA, there is also an Agency created under the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act), which is\nmanaged by a Chief Executive. The EP Act allows the EPA to make use of the services of the Agency’s\nemployees and of its facilities.\nThrough the Chief Executive, the Board is able to make use of the resources of the Agency to carry out the\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- work is established by three Acts of Parliament:\n• the Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995, which covers appointees’ legal duties\n• the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935, which covers criminal offences committed by public officers,\nand\n• the Public Sector Act 2009, which covers immunity from civil liability.1\n1 Honesty and accountability for members of government boards, Department of Premier and Cabinet @\nhttps://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/boards-and-committees/resources-and-publications/Boards-Committees-Hone\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ate Governance Statement | Last updated: December 2025 11\n\n[page 16]\nOFFICIAL\n7 Relationship between the Board and the EPA Chief\nExecutive\nRole of the Chief Executive\nIn addition to the EPA, there is also an administrative unit (the Agency), created under the Public Sector Act\n2009, which is managed by the EPA Chief Executive. The EP Act allows the EPA to make use of the\nservices of the Agency’s employees and its facilities.\nThe Chief Executive of the Agency is appointed by the Premier under the PS Act for a period of up to five\nyears.\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- t matters related to the Agency. These functions, such as staff\nappointment, work health and safety, procurement and financial management, are specified through various\nlegislative and administrative instruments, including:\n• Work Health and Safety Act 2012\n• Public Sector Act 2009\n• Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995\n• Public Finance and Audit Act 1987\n• State Records Act 1997\n• Treasurer’s Instructions\n• Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Guidelines\n• Premier and cabinet circulars\nRelationship between the Board\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- m Medical physicist\nexpires 22 January 2025)\nMr Mark Moskvitch Person nominated by the Secretary of the Department of\n(appointed 18/10/2019, term expires Finance, Services and Innovation (now Customer\n17/10/2022) Service) involved in the administration of the Work\nHealth and Safety Act 2011\nRadiation Advisory Council Annual Report 2021–22 | 14\n\n[page 19]\nMr Cameron Jeffries Person with expertise in naturally occurring radioactivity\n(re-appointed 1/12/2020, term expires\n30/11/2023)\nMr John Stacpoole Person with expertise in mine radiation safety\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Niven (person with expertise in work health and safety).\n• acknowledged the contribution of Mr Mark Moskvitch (person nominated by the Secretary of the\nDepartment of Finance, Services and Innovation (now Customer Service) involved in the\nadministration of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011) whose term expired on 17/10/2022 and\nwho has agreed to continue to contribute to the Council meetings as an observer.\n• farewelled and acknowledged the contribution and service of retiring member Mr John\nStacpoole (person with expertise in mine radiation saf\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- erm expires\n22/01/2025)\nMr Thomas Greig Medical physicist\n(Appointed 8/6/2022, term expires 22/01/2025)\nVacant Person nominated by the Secretary of the Department of\nFinance, Services and Innovation (now Customer\nService) involved in the administration of the Work\nHealth and Safety Act 2011\nMr Cameron Jeffries Person with expertise in naturally occurring radioactivity\n(Re-appointed 1/12/2020, term expires\n30/11/2023)\nMr Anthony Margetts Person with expertise in mine radiation safety\n(Appointed 19/12/2022, term expires\n18/12/2025)\nMs Taleen Shaml\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- manage our work. Our staff are equipped with systems, training and\nresources to deliver outcomes and the agency maintains a WHS management system that clearly\ndefines our WHS objectives, and how we measure our performance.\nThere were no prosecutions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.\nTables 21 to 23 show the EPA’s work, health and safety performance and injuries from 1 July 2024 to\n30 June 2025.\nTable 24: Distribution of injuries reported to Table 25: Types of injury\nthe EPA’s Work Health and Safety team\n2023–24 2024–25\nInjury % of total\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- manage our work. Our staff are equipped with systems, training and\nresources to deliver outcomes and the agency maintains a WHS management system that clearly\ndefines our WHS objectives, and how we measure our performance.\nThere were no prosecutions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.\nTables 21 to 23 show the EPA’s work, health and safety performance and injuries from 1 July 2024 to\n30 June 2025.\nTable 24: Distribution of injuries reported to Table 25: Types of injury\nthe EPA’s Work Health and Safety team\n2023–24 2024–25\nInjury % of total\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Environmental+Planning+and+Assessment+Act+1979\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n- `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/240167localgovernmentairqualitytoolkitmodule2legislativepolicyframeworkairqualit.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- unction with the\nLocal government air quality toolkit land-use planning guidance note (PDF 5.6MB)\n.\nExpand all\nCollapse all\nContents of this module\nManagement frameworks\nAir pollution controls in NSW\nStandards\nProtection of the Environment Operations Act 1997\nEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979\nBusinesses and premises regulated by local councils\nAvoidance and mitigation strategies\nDomestic premises\nMotor vehicles\nUpdated 19 September 2024\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n- s Act 1997.\nThese guidelines take effect upon their publication in the NSW Government Gazette.\n2 Approved use of land is defined under section 4(1) of the CLM Act as “a use to which the subject land\nmay be put without approval or development consent under the Environmental Planning and Assessment\nAct 1979.”\n3 The person responsible for contamination of land is defined in section 6(1) of the CLM Act as: “the person\nthat caused the contamination, the contamination occurred because an act or activity of the person\nresulted in the conversion of a substance to one\n Source: `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- ut off-site contamination where\no on-site contamination is not likely to migrate to a neighbouring property, and\no any on-site contamination has been assessed and the site found to be suitable\nfor the proposed use in accordance with the requirements under the\nEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979\n sites with contaminants that are at levels above the triggers but are equal to, or below,\nthe ambient background concentration\n sites with non-friable asbestos materials (fibro) in or on soils, or naturally occurring\nasbestos,\n incidents of illegal dumpin\n Source: `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- ve been introduced from\ndiffuse or non-point sources by general anthropogenic activity\nnot attributable to industrial, commercial or agricultural\nactivities.\nApproved use of land A use to which land may be put without approval or\ndevelopment consent under the Environmental Planning and\nAssessment Act 1979.\nAssessment of site A set of formal methods for determining the nature, extent and\ncontamination levels of existing contamination of a site and the actual or\npotential risk to human health or the environment on or off-site\nresulting from that contamination.\nC\n Source: `other-pdfs/150164-report-land-contamination-guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- mework for air quality management 2\n\n[page 6]\nmotor vehicle fuels, wood heaters, and backyard burning. Industry emissions are\nalso regulated through environment protection licences under the Protection of the\nEnvironment Operations (General) Regulation 2022\n• Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) – the legal framework\nfor managing land use in New South Wales, including potential land-use conflict\nassociated with air quality (see Chapter 3 below)\n• Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act) – a legal framework for local councils to\nprepare strategic\n Source: `strategies/240167localgovernmentairqualitytoolkitmodule2legislativepolicyframeworkairqualit.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Radiation+Protection+and+Control+Act+2021\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation.\nWe work closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing.\nWe administer the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993\n,\nRadiation Protection and Control Act 2021\n,\nSingle-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020\n, and develop guidelines and codes of practice.\nThe EPA is governed by a\nBoard\nwith members appointed by the Governor.\nCorporate Governance Statement\nThe Chief Executive is responsible for giv\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- is responsible for giving effect to the policies and decisions of the\nEPA Board\nin relation to the\nEnvironment Protection Act 1993\n, and for the management of the administrative unit and\nRadiation Protection Comm\nittee\nwhich also performs functions under the\nRadiation Protection and Control Act 2021\n.\nOrganisational chart\nThe Board may hold a roundtable summit as a pathway for engagement when required to engage with stakeholders on emerging and strategic issues facing South Australia.\n2021:\nSummit report – Climate change: risks, liabilities and remedies\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- he protection of air and water quality, and the control of pollution, waste and noise through\nthe administration of the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act). The Agency is also responsible for\nradiation protection and control through administration of the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021\n(RPC Act).\nThe EPA’s purpose is to protect people and the environment from harm and support sustainable\ndevelopment for our current and future generations.\n2 Functions and purpose of the EPA\nThe EPA’s functions are defined in section 13 of the EP Act. In summ\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- tal monitoring and evaluation\n• Advocacy programs: ecologically sustainable development and pollution prevention\n• Community engagement and behaviour change roles.\nRadiation protection and control activities are undertaken by the Agency in accordance with the Radiation\nProtection and Control Act 2021 (RPC Act). Advisory and regulatory functions are the role of the Radiation\nProtection Committee and the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, who delegates administration of\nthe RPC Act to the Chief Executive. The EPA Board is not responsible for any a\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n- annual report to the Minister regarding the Chief Executive’s performance of their\nresponsibilities and obligations as Chief Executive of the statutory authority.\nRadiation protection and control activities are undertaken by the Agency in accordance with the Radiation\nProtection and Control Act 2021 (RPC Act). Advisory and regulatory functions are the role of the Radiation\nProtection Committee, and the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, who delegates administration of\nthe RPC Act to the Chief Executive. The Board is not responsible for any aspe\n Source: `other-pdfs/16421_epa_corporate_governance_statement_2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Subordinate Legislation Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/search?query=Subordinate+Legislation+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/21p3447-report-on-review-of-radiation-control-act-1990.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- mber 2021. The Government is\nconsidering the recommendations of the report.\nRadiation Control Regulation 2013\nAutomatic repeal of the Radia\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "A healthy and sustainable future for NSW [AR p.9]", "vision_source_page": 9, "purposes": "To protect, restore and enhance the quality of the environment in NSW, having regard to the need to maintain ecologically sustainable development. To reduce risks to human health and prevent harm to the environment [AR p.9]", "purposes_source_page": 9, "how_we_deliver": "As an environmental steward and regulator, we are committed to a sustainable future for NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems. We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition NSW to a circular economy. As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future. To achieve these objectives, we listen, educate and partner with others to influence views about what can harm our environment or health. When needed, we take action against individuals, businesses and organisations in the interests of the people and environment of NSW [AR p.9]", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 9, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "Emerging contaminants", "source_page": 6 }, { "text": "Sydney landfill capacity", "source_page": 6 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Outcome 1: Stronger protection of the environment and community from high-risk legacy contamination and emerging chemicals", "description": "In 2024–25 we: published our position statement on our staged approach to implementing the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan 3.0 (PFAS NEMP 3.0) to provide certainty for industry and the community in NSW [AR p.21]", "key_activities": [ "published position statement on PFAS NEMP 3.0", "issued clean up notice to 3M Australia Pty Ltd" ], "source_page": 21 }, { "name": "Outcome 2: Improved ecologically sustainable forest management through adaptive regulation of native forestry", "description": "In 2024–25 we: conducted 58 inspections of forestry operations on public land, resulting in one formal warning, six official cautions, two clean up notices, four penalty notices, and two prosecutions completed against one defendant. No stop work orders were issued [AR p.22]", "key_activities": [ "conducted inspections of forestry operations", "resulted in formal warnings, cautions, clean up notices, penalty notices, prosecutions" ], "source_page": 22 }, { "name": "Outcome 3: Better regulation of land through embedding Aboriginal voices, cultures and knowledges", "description": "In 2024–25 we: worked in partnership with the Aboriginal Peoples Knowledge Group, progressing legislative reforms to incorporate Aboriginal cultures and knowledges in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991 [AR p.22]", "key_activities": [ "partnered with Aboriginal Peoples Knowledge Group", "progressed legislative reforms" ], "source_page": 22 } ], "values": [ "Stewardship", "Collaboration", "Innovation", "Continuous improvement" ], "values_framework_name": null, "kpi_targets_2025_26": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "NSW Net Zero Plan", "target": "Meet the targets in the NSW Net Zero Plan", "source_page": null }, { "code": "CCE02", "measure": "Greenhouse gas emissions", "target": "Collect open, transparent data on greenhouse gas emissions, including data on fugitive methane emissions", "source_page": null } ], "kpi_results_2024_25": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "NSW Net Zero Plan", "result": "On track", "status": "Achieved", "source_page": null }, { "code": "CCE02", "measure": "Greenhouse gas emissions", "result": "Published annual climate risk disclosures and progress against our targets", "status": "Achieved", "source_page": null } ], "_source_urls": { "annual_report_url": "", "corporate_plan_url": "" } }, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "S-TAS-025", "entity_name": "Environment Protection Authority", "folder_name": "Environment-Protection-Authority", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "EPA State outcome indicators and program measures\nIndicators of • Proportion of high risk/proactive inspections undertaken for compliance with\nhuman and environmental standards (Target >95% )\nenvironmental\n• Number of environmental incidents impacting human health and the environment\nhealth\n(Target 7,400pa)\nWaste • Reduction in plastic litter by 30% by 2025\n• Reduction in overall litter by 60% by 2030\n• Resource recovery rate 80% by 2030\n• Beverage container recovery rate (Target 80% )\n• Community access to Container Deposit Scheme return points (Target >90%)\n• Percentage of targets met for public education and awareness programs about\nenvironmental matters (Target 95% )\nLegacy and • 95% of notified contaminated sites are assessed, and a decision on whether\nemerging regulation is required is made, within four months of notification\ncontaminants", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "strategies/23p4454-strategic-plan.pdf", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-TAS-025", "entity_name": "Environment Protection Authority", "folder_name": "Environment-Protection-Authority", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "large", "title": "Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact", "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "EPA State outcome indicators and program measures\nIndicators of • Proportion of high risk/proactive inspections undertaken for compliance with\nhuman and environmental standards (Target >95% 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