National Environment Protection Council Act 1994

a draft of the proposed measure; and

an impact statement relating to the proposed measure that includes the following:

the desired environmental outcomes;

the reasons for the proposed measure and the environmental impact of not making the measure;

a statement of the alternative methods of achieving the desired environmental outcomes and the reasons why those alternatives have not been adopted;

an identification and assessment of the economic and social impact on the community (including industry) of making the proposed measure;

a statement of the manner in which any regional environmental differences in Australia have been addressed in the development of the proposed measure;

the intended date for making the proposed measure;

the timetable (if any) for the implementation of the proposed measure;

the transitional arrangements (if any) in relation to the proposed measure.