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National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999
(5) Planning and development(5) Planning and development
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(5) Planning and development
Authorities of participating jurisdictions (at local and State government level) that consent to developments, or changes in land use, should ensure a site that is being considered for development or a change in land use, and that the authorities ought reasonably know if it has a history of use that is indicative of potential contamination, is suitable for its intended use.