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Reviewed 26 October 2026. Original publication date retained: 2025-12-03.
A national environmental plan may contain objectives, proposals and measures with different effects. An organisation should establish what applies to its activities using current authoritative information rather than treat every announcement as an immediate legal duty.
Questions to follow in an audit
- Who reviews relevant policy and regulatory developments?
- How are objectives distinguished from binding obligations?
- What records show the organisation's assessment and response?
Connect the records with practice
Follow one relevant publication through competent evaluation, a recorded decision, assigned actions and review of progress.
These are illustrative audit trails, not findings about a named organisation, technical instructions or a guarantee of a particular result. The appropriate evidence depends on the activities, risks and agreed scope. The organisation remains responsible for its operations and legal obligations.
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Further reading: ISO environmental management.