Parliamentverified 2026-06-14in-force
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981
- Issued
- 1981-01-01
- Effective
- 1981-04-01
Applies to
Industries emitting to ambient air in declared air-pollution control areas.
Key points
- Consent regime extends to air emissions.
- NCAP and CAAQMS networks operate under the Air Act framework.
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