Environmental Protection Acts Quiz

Which Act requires landowners to avoid causing or contributing to land degradation?

• Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP1994)

• Environment Protection Act 1970 (EPA)

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS)

• Wildlife Protection Act 1985

Which Act covers the management of noxious weeds and established pest animals?

• Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP1994)

• Environment Protection Act 1970 (EPA)

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS)

• Wildlife Protection Act 1985

What year was the Environment Protection Act enacted?

• 1970

• 1994

• 2004

• 1985

Which Act ensures all possible measures are taken to ensure the workplace is safe and free from hazards?

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS)

• Environment Protection Act 1970 (EPA)

• Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP1994)

• Wildlife Protection Act 1985

Which Act covers air quality, land contamination, ground waters, and waters?

• Environment Protection Act 1970 (EPA)

• Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP1994)

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS)

• Wildlife Protection Act 1985

Which Act deals with dangerous goods, hazardous substances, noise, waste, traffic management, and dust in the workplace?

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS)

• Environment Protection Act 1970 (EPA)

• Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CaLP1994)

• Wildlife Protection Act 1985

What does the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1989 broadly define?

• Cruelty offences, penalties, and appointment of inspectors

• Animal breeding standards

• Food safety regulations

• Environmental protection laws

Which Act sets out the enforcement powers and responsibilities of inspectors concerning the use of animals?

• Food Act 1984

• Victorian codes of accepted farming practice for animal welfare

• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1989

• Environmental Protection Act

Who administers the Food Act 1984?

• Local councils and the State Department of Health

• National Animal Welfare Board

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Government

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility set out by the Food Act 1984?

• Sets standards

• Establishes food sales classifications

• Sets out offences for breaches of the Act

• Regulates animal breeding practices