The fifth edition of Environmental Impact Assessment in Australia: Theory and Practice has been revised in the context of evolving EIA practice around Australia and introduces a number of case studies throughout the text to complement the theory. The case studies demonstrate key points within the text and should not be viewed as the only way of doing EIA (or a component of EIA). the Commonwealth, State and Territories EIA procedures, have been revised, as many of these jurisdictions have had their procedures reformed, including amendments to their EIA legislation, or to existing EIA Guidelines/administrative procedures. Notwithstanding these changes, the way in which EIA is undertaken still remains. That is, screening, scoping, EIS production, public review and Assessment.

Summary Table of Contents

Preface/Abbreviations/Introduction,
The Background to EIA,
EIA: Context and Content,
The Many Faces of Impact Assessment
The Public Face of EIA
EIA Worldwide,
EIA Procedures in Australia,
Contents of the EIS,
Determining Impacts for the EIS,
Stepping Through EIA,
The Future of EIA,
Appendices/References/Index "