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Environment Protection Authority South Australia We protect, restore and enhance the environment through the regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation in South Australia.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is South Australia’s independent environment protection regulator. We protect, restore and enhance the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. We work closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. Social media terms of use:https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/15967_epa_social-media-public-terms-of-use-august-2024.pdf

The EPA reserves the right to change, amend, remove or add to these terms of use as appropriate and without notice. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, including its application, please contact us at [email protected]

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Community reporting plays a vital role in protecting South Australia's environment.In the 2025-26 reporting year, more t...
07/10/2026

Community reporting plays a vital role in protecting South Australia's environment.

In the 2025-26 reporting year, more than half of all incident reports received by EPA's Environmental Emergency Response Team came directly from members of the public.

Notifications were received from 161 suburbs across the state, ensuring environmental incidents are identified and addressed quickly.

If you see an environmental incident, call 8204 2004 or find guidance on how to report it via the YourEPA portal: https://ask.your.epa.sa.gov.au/incident/

Stay up to date with the latest news from the EPA with the EPA Monitor.Inside this month’s edition: 📰 Neutrog fined for ...
29/09/2026

Stay up to date with the latest news from the EPA with the EPA Monitor.

Inside this month’s edition:
đź“° Neutrog fined for breaching environmental laws
đź“° Consultation on further changes to the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act
đź“° Illegal disposal of waste tyres in the spotlight
đź“° EPA expands the use of body-worn cameras
đź“° Stay updated with our air quality email alerts

Read and subscribe to receive future editions straight to your inbox.

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The EPA has commenced public consultation on the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Regulations 2017.The EPA is seeking s...
28/09/2026

The EPA has commenced public consultation on the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Regulations 2017.

The EPA is seeking stakeholder feedback on whether additional regulations are required to support the implementation of two specific aspects of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2025. These include whether:
• additional consideration should be given to a business if a shopping trolley is not collected but is not causing a hazard
• nuisance from primary production activities should be exempt under the Act

Stakeholders are encouraged to share their views and experiences to help inform future decisions.

Consultation is open until 23 October 2026.

đź”— Have your say: https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/local-nuisance-litter-control-regulations-2017-consultation

At the EPA, the Environmental Emergency Response Team provides specialist environmental emergency support during inciden...
23/09/2026

At the EPA, the Environmental Emergency Response Team provides specialist environmental emergency support during incidents and emergencies throughout South Australia.

In the 2025-26 reporting year, the team responded to 229 environmental incidents, contributing 241 hours to help protect our environment and communities. This work is estimated to have saved the organisation nearly 2,000 staff hours over the year, ensuring environmental risks are identified and managed efficiently and effectively across the state.

🎡 EPA at the Royal Adelaide ShowBehind the scenes at the Royal Adelaide Show, EPA officers work with food and beverage v...
10/09/2026

🎡 EPA at the Royal Adelaide Show

Behind the scenes at the Royal Adelaide Show, EPA officers work with food and beverage vendors and inspect showbags to support compliance with South Australia's beverage container laws and single-use plastics regulations.

These inspections support the integrity of South Australia’s container deposit scheme by encouraging compliance, recycling and resource recovery, reducing litter and keeping valuable materials circulating in the economy as well as the importance of minimising our reliance on unnecessary plastics through the single-use plastics prohibitions.

This work demonstrates the EPA’s regulatory presence in South Australia including at major events while helping businesses understand and meet their obligations.

🌱 Current vacancy at the EPAWant to play a key role in protecting South Australia’s environment? 🌍 The Environment Prote...
03/09/2026

🌱 Current vacancy at the EPA

Want to play a key role in protecting South Australia’s environment? 🌍 The Environment Protection Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Investigator (ASO6) or Principal Investigator (ASO7) to join our Investigations and Incident Management team.

🔹 Senior Investigator (ASO6) or Principal Investigator (ASO7)
As a Senior Investigator, you'll undertake and direct complex investigations into environmental offences, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and preparing comprehensive briefs capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. You'll also provide expert advice and training to support EPA staff.

As a Principal Investigator, you'll lead complex and sensitive investigations while providing leadership, guidance and mentoring to the EPA Investigation team. You'll oversee enforcement matters, support civil and criminal proceedings, and play a critical role in protecting the environment and managing organisational risk.

We're looking for highly skilled investigators with strong analytical, communication and decision-making abilities, experience managing complex investigations, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

đź—“ Applications close: 15 September 2026
đź”— Apply now: https://ow.ly/LHR050ZIwcq

Heard about the upcoming H5 bird flu community forums? To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Governmen...
21/08/2026

Heard about the upcoming H5 bird flu community forums?

To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting community forums at various locations around the state.

Upcoming sessions include:
• Golden Grove/Wynn Vale – Monday 24 August, 6pm – Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre
• Port MacDonnell – Thursday 27 August, 6pm, Port MacDonnell Community Complex

Forums are free and open to the public. Registration is essential.

Register at birdflu.sa.gov.au/community-forums

This is an opportunity to learn more about H5 bird flu, the preparedness measures currently in place, as well as the animal, human and environmental considerations.

Visit birdflu.sa.gov.au for the latest updates

🔬It's our final National Science Week spotlight! This week we've shared the stories of some of the talented scientists a...
21/08/2026

🔬It's our final National Science Week spotlight!

This week we've shared the stories of some of the talented scientists and professionals helping protect South Australia's environment.

Today the spotlight is on Maya, a Radiation Protection Officer from our Air, Noise and Radiation Science Branch.

đź”—To learn more about Maya's career in science, click the link in our bio to read her full profile.

National Science Week

🌏 We're celebrating National Science Week! Today, we're shining the spotlight on Riley, an Environmental Adviser from ou...
20/08/2026

🌏 We're celebrating National Science Week!

Today, we're shining the spotlight on Riley, an Environmental Adviser from our Compliance Branch.

đź”—To learn more about Riley's career in science, click the link in our bio to read his full profile.

National Science Week

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211 Victoria Square
Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61882042004

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