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A Summary of Public Health Laws of Relevance to Remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Endorsed AHMAC March 2002

This report describes legislation in Australia that relates to water, waste and hazards in the built environment- public health issues of fundamental relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in remote areas. The report indicates application and enforcement issues in relation to remote communities in each jurisdiction and identifies some positive local initiatives taken in each State or Territory.

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