Risk & Compliance

The University is required to comply with a range of federal and state legislation. From what we do with our waste to how we use our water, compliance is an important part of demonstrating that we are following best industry practice.

For more detail on specific legislation, click on the relevant Act below.

Carbon Footprint 

• National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Cth)
• Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007 (SA)

Water

• Irrigation Act 2009 (SA)
• Water Conservation Act 1936 (SA)

Land

• National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 (SA)
• Native Vegetation Act 1991 (SA)
• Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA)
• Wilderness Protection Act 1992 (SA)

Energy

• Energy Efficiencies Opportunities Act 2006 (Cth)

General

• Environment Protection Act 1993 (SA)

For more detailed information on the application of the Environmental Protection Act 1993 (SA) and the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA) to the University, go to the Legal Compliance website and download the E-Learning 101’s.