Northern Territory Numbered Acts

LAW REFORM (WORK HEALTH) AMENDMENT ACT 2007 (NO 30 OF 2007) - SECT 21

Sections 13 and 14

repeal , substitute

13     General obligation to take care of the environment

Every person on a mining site has an obligation to take care of the environment.

14     Obligations in respect of the site

    (1)     A person on a mining site must comply with instructions and procedures applying to the person that are included in the management system for the site.

    (2)     A person on a mining site must follow all reasonable directions given by the operator, or a person having the duty to give the person directions, about preventing environmental harm.

    (3)     A person must not wilfully or recklessly:

    (a)     cause environmental harm on a mining site; or

    (b)     interfere with or misuse anything provided on a mining site for environmental protection.