means a physical that has a direct effect on, or represents a substantial risk of damage to, an aspect of the environment to which a NEPM applies but, to avoid doubt, does not include:

(a) the formulation of a policy; or

means:

(a) in relation to an applied State law—a provision of that applied State law that applies as mentioned in section 12; or

has a meaning affected by section 7.

means an authority or other body (whether incorporated or not) that is established or continued in existence by or under an Act.

means a place (other than the seat of government) with respect to which the Parliament, under section 52 of the Constitution, has, subject to the Constitution, exclusive power to make laws for the peace, order and good government of the Commonwealth.

means a of State of the Commonwealth.

includes doing, or omitting to do, anything.

, in relation to a vessel or aircraft, includes go on board.

includes all aspects of the surroundings of human beings, whether affecting them as individuals or in social groupings.

means the Minister who administers this Act.

means the Secretary of the Department administered by the Environment Minister.

includes an environment effects statement, an impact assessment study in relation to the environment, and a public environment document, and any similar statement or study.

has the same meaning as in Articles 55 and 57 of the Convention.

means an external Territory other than Norfolk Island.

, in relation to a NEPM, includes, but is not limited to:

(a) if the NEPM incorporates a national environment protection standard—requiring and securing compliance with the standard, including monitoring and reporting on observance of the standard; and

, in relation to a local governing authority, has a meaning affected by section 8.

includes:

(a) make, suspend, revoke or refuse to make an order, award or determination; and

(b) give, suspend, revoke or refuse to give a certificate, direction, approval, consent or permission; and

, in relation to a provision of an applied State law referred to in subsection 12(4) or a provision of a law of a State or Territory referred to in subsection 17(3) or 21(8) or (9), includes a that involves:

(a) the omission of part of the provision; or

means a goal that:

(a) relates to desired environmental outcomes; and

(b) guides the formulation of strategies for the management of human activities that may affect the environment.

means a guideline that gives guidance on possible means for achieving desired environmental outcomes.