The Western Australian Government has announced the earlier commencement of its Plan for Plastics with single-use plastic bowls, cups, plates,…[Read More]
Western Australia News
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Amendments to the Mining Act 1978: Have your say!
Published: May 7, 2021
The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Mining Act…[Read More]
WA container deposit scheme commences
Published: October 2, 2020
On 1 October 2020, the WA container deposit scheme ‘Containers for Change’ had commenced.It is estimated that the scheme will…[Read More]
Legislation to encourage use of waste derived materials: Comment sought on discussion paper
Published: October 2, 2020
The WA Government has released the discussion paper Waste not, want not: Valuing waste as a resource and seeks your…[Read More]
Review of WA’s Waste Management legislation
Published: September 4, 2020
The WA Government is seeking your comment on the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WARR Act). WA’s Environment Minister,…[Read More]
Agreement to streamline environmental approvals gets green light
Published: September 4, 2020
The WA Government has announced that the Federal Government will enter into a bilateral agreement with WA to streamline environmental…[Read More]
New strategy to reduce litter in WA
Published: September 4, 2020
A new target of 30% reduction in litter levels within 5 years has been set with the release of the…[Read More]
Containers for Change commences 1 October 2020 and launch of online refund stations
Published: September 4, 2020
WA’s new container deposit scheme, Containers for Change is expected to commence on 1 October 2020. With this in mind,…[Read More]
WA’s container deposit scheme commences 1 October 2020
Published: August 7, 2020
The new start date for the container deposit scheme, Containers for Change, will commence on 1 October 2020. The scheme aims to:increase…[Read More]
Expressions of interest in paper and cardboard recycling grants
Published: July 3, 2020
The WA Government is calling for expressions of interest for grants to help boost the processing capacity for Western Australia’s…[Read More]
