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...More
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,...More
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...More
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...More
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...More
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking public comment on the draft Procedure for environmental offsets metric inputs.
Once finalised, this procedure will form part of the department’s policy framework. This procedure is for use with the WA...More
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking public comment on the draft Guideline: Spring exemptions under Part III section 5(1)(a) of the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914.
This guideline is part of the department’s policy framework. Guidance is needed as the Act...More