National Environment Protection Council Act 1994

whether the measure is consistent with the agreement, section 3; and

the environmental, economic and social impact of the measure; and

the simplicity, efficiency and effectiveness of the administration of the measure; and

whether the most effective means of achieving the desired environmental outcomes of the measure is by means of a national environment protection standard, goal or guideline or any particular combination thereof; and

the relationship of the measure to existing intergovernmental mechanisms; and

relevant international agreements to which Australia is a party; and

any regional environmental differences in Australia.