Proposed New Enforcement Tool Protects Environment
Source: Victoria. Minister for Environment and Climate Change. Media Release
"The Brumby Government released a discussion paper on a new way of enforcing environmental law without resorting to the court system. Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said the discussion paper seeks community feedback on the use of Enforceable Undertakings for companies and individuals who breach the Environment Protection Act. “The Brumby Government understands that prosecution through the courts can be time-consuming and costly and supports EPA Victoria’s use of alternative enforcement options where appropriate,” Mr Jennings said. Enforceable Undertakings give us an option of a negotiated settlement between EPA and the alleged offender without pursuing a prosecution through the court system when the EPA believes it will deliver a better environmental outcome. "