Full description Background Where development proposals involve projects that could have a substantial impact on the environment, such as major engineering works or tourist centres in ecologically sensitive areas, the Minister may require the proponent to prepare an Environment Effects Statement. This function was developed and administered along with the general environment protection function until 1990 when the Office of the Environment was transferred to the Conservation and Environment portfolio (VRG 94) and this function remained within the Planning portfolio (VRG 65).
Data time period: 1836 to 2013