"The process of environmental assessment is an effective way of ensuring that the environmental, social and economic impacts of major project are identified and taken into account in the planning and design phases through project modification and ameliorative measures. ... Environment assessment procedures were established in Victoria in 1978. In the light of experience since then, the Government has revised and approved these new guidelines for environmental assessment. ... In this August 1990 revision to the Guidelines, account has been taken of the work of the Powerline Review Panel. ... Where appropriate, these matters have been accommodated in these Guidelines. Andrew McCutcheon, Minister for Planning and Urban Growth"--Foreword
