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Guideline: Reduction waiver or refund of clearing permit application fees
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (the department) is developing new guidance to provide external stakeholders with further information on how the department carries out its regulatory functions under Part V Division 2 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986. We sought feedback on the draft Guideline: Reduction, waiver or refund of clearing permit application fees . The draft guideline provides information on when and how the department may... MoreOpened 4 March 2020 -
Review of the waste levy
In 2020, the department called for public comments on the Review of the waste levy consultation paper . The consultation paper sought the input of key waste stakeholders as part of the evidence to inform the review. The issues canvassed by the paper included: waste levy rates, including a future schedule of rates the geographical area of the waste levy, and whether it should be expanded applying the waste levy to other waste management methods, such as energy recovery... MoreOpened 20 February 2020 -
Closing the loop: Waste reforms for a circular economy
The waste reform paper Closing the loop contains detailed legislative proposals to improve waste management and the waste levy in Western Australia, and has been published as a consultation regulatory impact statement. The consultation paper follows a 2017 discussion paper published by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation that outlined legislative proposals to improve the waste levy framework and environmental protection regime. During that process, respondents... MoreOpened 20 February 2020 -
Managing amplified music noise in entertainment precincts
The Government of Western Australia and the City of Perth are working together to engage the community in discussions about how to manage noise from amplified music. The proposed reforms are aimed at balancing the competing needs of entertainment venues, other businesses and residents in vibrant entertainment precincts such as Northbridge. We sought feedback on the issues and questions outlined in the consultation paper: Managing amplified music noise in entertainment precincts . ... MoreOpened 22 November 2019 -
Environmental Protection Act 1986 amendments consultation
The Government of Western Australia sought public comment on proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and released a discussion paper and an Exposure draft Bill . The amendments aim to improve regulatory efficiency and effectiveness and facilitate the implementation of the bilateral agreements under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to deliver better environmental protection and sustainable development outcomes. The... MoreOpened 28 October 2019 -
Climate change issues paper - consultation
The Government of Western Australia sought public comment on the Climate Change in Western Australia - Issues paper to help inform the development of the state's new climate policy. The issues paper was open for public comment from 4 September 2019 to 29 November 2019. Consultation outcome The department thanks everyone who made a submission during the consultation phase. Submitted responses are available where consent has been given to publish. Feedback gathered during... MoreOpened 4 September 2019
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