Guide to the new EPA Act
In 2021 the VFF partnered with the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and law firm Ashurt to present a series of seminars for members detailing their obligations under the new environmental laws dealing with pollution and waste. The Environment Protection Act 2017 commenced on 1 July 2021, replacing the Environment Protection Act 1970. The VFF has made the information presented at these seminars and other guidance available for all farm businesses on this web page.
Information and guidance for farmers
The EPA has prepared the following general information for farm businesses:
- EPA Victoria – Agricultural businesses: environmental guidance – (web page)
- EPA Victoria – How to comply with the livestock manure and effluent determination (PDF)
Industry specific information, including VFF’s seminar videos and accompanying factsheets can be accessed by selecting the relevant industry below:
Chicken Meat and Eggs
- Fact Sheet – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Poultry (2021 – (PDF)
- Powerpoint Presentation – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Poultry (2021) –
- Video – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – 18 August 2021:
Pigs
- Fact Sheet – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Intensive Farming (2021) – (PDF)
- Fact Sheet – Guidance for Pig Farmers – (PDF)
- Powerpoint Presentation – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Intensive Farming (2021) –
- Video – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – 17 August 2021:
Horticulture
- Fact Sheet – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Horticulture (2021) – (PDF)
- Powerpoint Presentation – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Horticulture (2021) –
- Video – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – 1 September 2021:
Grains
- Fact Sheet – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Grains (2021) – (PDF)
- Powerpoint Presentation – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Grains (2021) – (PDF)
- Video – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – 8 September 2021:
Livestock
- Fact Sheet – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Livestock (2021) – (PDF)
- Powerpoint Presentation – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – Livestock (2021) – (PDF)
- Video – Understanding the Environment Protection Act 2017 – 25 August 2021:
Dairy
Information and guidance about dairy industry activities were conducted by Dairy Australia and can be accessed here.
Further Information
For further information and advice about the new EPA laws, VFF members can call the VFF Policy Team on 1300 882 833 or email [email protected].