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Aboriginal Land and Waters (Jervis Bay Territory) Act 1986
47Protection of environment
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47 Protection of environment
(1) In the performance of its functions the Council shall have regard to the preservation of the environment. (2) Where the Council proposes to carry out any works or projects that could have a significant effect on the environment, the Council shall give the Minister particulars in writing of the works or project. (3) In this section, environment includes all aspects of the surroundings of a natural person, whether affecting the person as an individual or in the person’s social groupings.