What Happens When Environmental Noise Complaints Are Made and How to Avoid Them
Environmental noise complaints are rising across Australia.
EPA Victoria reports that noise complaints increased from 5,404 in 2020–21 to 9,107 in 2024–25, making noise the most reported pollution issue in the state.
In New South Wales, regulators recorded over 3,200 noise-related complaints and enquiries in a single year, with 4,962 environmental incidents logged through the EPA’s Environment Line.