We are seeking public comment on the exposure draft of amendment regulations and discussion paper, Environmental Protection Amendment Regulations 2022 . Changes to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) being made by the Planning and Development Amendment Act 2020 (PD...
Closes 14 April 2023
Discussion paper: Seeking public feedback on plan to increase recovery and recycling The Western Australian container deposit scheme (CDS), Containers for Change , started on 1 October 2020. It delivered a commitment of the McGowan Government to increase recycling, reduce litter, provide...
Closes 1 May 2023
The State Government is committed to a ban on e-waste disposal to landfill by 2024 . Banning e-waste from disposal to landfill supports our vision for a low-carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations. The ban also...
Closed 31 March 2023
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (the department) is seeking public comment on the discussion paper, Environmental Regulation Reform: A strategic review of regulatory delivery and fees for industry regulation . The passing of the Environmental Protection Amendment Act 2020...
Closed 16 December 2022
On 13 June 2021 the State Government announced Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics . The plan includes introducing regulations to ban single-use plastic items in a two-stage approach. Stage 1 regulations came into effect on 1 January 2022. The scope of the...
Closed 18 November 2022
On 13 June 2021 the State Government announced Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics . The plan includes introducing regulations to ban single-use plastic items in a two-stage approach. Stage 1 regulations came into effect on 1 January 2022. The scope of the proposed Stage 2...
Closed 18 November 2022
On 13 June 2021 the State Government announced Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics . The plan includes introducing regulations to ban single-use plastic items in a two-stage approach. Stage 1 regulations came into effect on 1 January 2022. The scope of the...
Closed 18 November 2022