Many things we do at work can cause pollution and create waste. This can put our health and our land, air and waterways at risk of harm. New environment protection laws in Victoria will require all businesses to take proactive steps to manage risks of harm from pollution and waste.

This guide outlines how to manage the risks in agriculture, including examples of how this can be done using a simple four-step process. This guide also provides an outline of your legal obligations, starting with the general environmental duty (GED), and what actions you can take to comply with the new laws.