The WA Government has launched its Energy Transformation Strategy, designed to respond to a changing energy sector and deliver cleaner,…[Read More]
Western Australia News
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REVISED GUIDELINES – Greenhouse gas guidance for projects
The WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has revised its guidance on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from significant new or expanding…[Read More]
Cap on WA Waste Levy for 2019-20
The WA Government has advised that there will be no increase to the State’s waste levy next financial year.A review…[Read More]
New Waste Strategy for WA
The Western Australian government has released the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (2030 Strategy), which provides a strategic…[Read More]
WA Government lifts ban on franking
The Western Australia Government has announced a lift on the ban of fracking.The moratorium will be lifted on existing onshore…[Read More]
Review of thresholds for uncontaminated fill – Have your say!
The Western Australia Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has announced a review of the uncontaminated fill thresholds in the…[Read More]
Technology change for waste to energy facility – Approved by EPA WA
The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended conditional approval for a change to the technology proposed for the…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINES – For Petroleum, Geothermal and Pipeline operators
The Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released new guidance for petroleum, geothermal and pipeline operators…[Read More]
New biodiversity regulations for WA
The Western Australian Government has published the Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2018 in the Government Gazette.The new regulations will allow for…[Read More]
WA Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 – Amendments released
The Western Australian Government has released an information sheet summarising the amendments made to the WA Dangerous Goods Safety (Road…[Read More]