3Objectives

3 Objectives The objectives of this Act are— (a) to facilitate the development of pipelines for the benefit of Victoria; (b) to create an effective, efficient and flexible regulatory system for the construction and operation of pipelines; (c) to establish sound consultative processes relating to the construction and operation of pipelines; (d) to establish processes to determine the most efficient and suitable route for each pipeline; (e) to protect the public from environmental, health and safety risks resulting from the construction and operation of pipelines; (f) to ensure that pipelines are constructed and operated in a way that minimises adverse environmental impacts and has regard for the need for sustainable development.