Protection of the Environment Operations Act (POEO) 1997
This ground breaking law gives new powers to councils, the EPA and other authorised agencies to protect the environment.
Did you know, for example, that under this law you can receive a formal notice requiring you to take action before a problem even occurs and in many cases that notice cannot be appealed?
With penalties of up to $1,000,000 for corporations and up to seven years jail for individuals, everyone involved in an activity that can cause pollution should be aware of their responsibilities.
GEMS Pty Ltd has trained more than 5000 council, state government, building industry and manufacturing sector workers in what their legal responsibilities are and what they need to do to meet them.
We also train the people who impose the law. That gives an outstanding insight into what is required.
