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Environment Protection Act 2019
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10 Meaning of impact
(1) An impact of an action is:
(a) an event or circumstance that is a direct consequence of the
action; or
(b) an event or circumstance that is an indirect consequence of
the action and the action is a substantial cause of that event
or circumstance.
(2) An impact may be a cumulative impact and may occur over time.