Sustainability Victoria Act 2005

ensure that its objective is met to the maximum extent that is practicable;

foster a stewardship ethos in relation to the use of resources;

facilitate the implementation of environmentally sustainable measures in all sectors of the Victorian economy, including local government, business and households;

provide information and advice on issues relating to environmental sustainability;

provide information and advice on the efficient use of energy, including renewable energy, and the resulting benefit to all sectors of the Victorian community;

encourage and promote the development and use of environmentally sustainable practices, markets, technologies and industries, including resource efficiency, energy efficiency, renewable energy and water;

promote throughout Victoria waste avoidance, waste reduction and recovery, re‑use, recycling of resources and best practices in waste management;

facilitate the uptake of fledgling technologies, industries, markets and practices in environmental sustainability, including demonstration projects;

facilitate the development of voluntary environmental sustainability initiatives;

contribute to the development of strategies and measures for the implementation of Government policy objectives on increased resource efficiency;

develop and publish implementation strategies for the achievement of Government policy objectives for environmental sustainability, including increased resource efficiency;

work in conjunction with the Department and, where appropriate, in conjunction with other Government Departments, on environmental sustainability policies and strategies;

develop and implement community education and awareness strategies in relation to environmental sustainability;

provide information, advice and support to the Environment Protection Authority under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021 and assist the Environment Protection Authority in developing and implementing strategies and plans that foster sustainable, resilient and effective markets within a circular economy;

in conjunction with the Environment Protection Authority, advise councils, Alpine Resorts Victoria and businesses on best practices for waste, recycling or resource recovery services, systems, facilities, infrastructure and technology;

develop, and contribute to the development of, plans, guidelines, codes of practice and reports on issues relating to environmental sustainability;

monitor and evaluate research and development on environmental sustainability issues, including resource efficiency and renewable energy;

develop tools to measure, monitor and report on Government waste, water and energy targets;

enter into agreements to further environmental sustainability, including agreements to provide financial assistance for that purpose;

provide advice on the implementation of environmental sustainability policies;

provide advice to the Minister on issues concerning environmental sustainability and environmentally sustainable markets, including issues relating to resource efficiency, renewable energy, greenhouse gases and waste management.