9Principles to be taken into account

9 Principles to be taken into account (1) The objects of this Act are to be achieved by taking into account the following principles: (a) the inter-generational equity principle; (b) the polluter pays principle; (c) the precautionary principle; (d) the proximity principle; (e) the waste minimisation principle. (2) In this section: inter-generational equity principle means that the present generation should ensure that the health, diversity and productivity of the environment is maintained or enhanced for the benefit of future generations.

Objects and principles Part 2 polluter pays principle means that polluters should bear the appropriate share of the costs that arise from their activities. precautionary principle means that, if there is a threat of serious or irreversible environmental damage, a lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental degradation. proximity principle means that waste and recovered resources should be managed as close to the source of generation as possible. waste minimisation principle means that waste is handled in a way that minimises and, if practicable, eliminates harm to the environment.