Enforcement Policy
The policy:
- outlines DOC’s enforcement function
- informs the public about how those who don’t comply with conservation laws may be affected by enforcement action
- guides those in DOC responsible for making decisions about enforcement action under conservation laws
- does not apply to prosecution decisions.
Enforcement Policy (PDF, 1,927K)
Prosecution Policy
The policy sets out principles, guidelines and process DOC will follow when deciding whether or not to initiate criminal proceedings (including in relation to infringement offences), and when considering appeals against Court decisions arising from DOC’s prosecutions.
Prosecution Policy (PDF, 544K)
National Compliance Strategy
This strategy sets out DOC’s national compliance priorities for 2017-2020.