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Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No 156

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Responsible Minister

  • Minister for the Environment
  • Minister for Climate Change

For full details of Ministerial responsibilities, see the Administrative Arrangements (Minns Ministry—Administration of Acts) Order 2023.

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