Western Australia News

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GUIDELINES – New Guidelines for mining proposals

The Western Australia Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has stated that the WA resources industry should benefit from improved…[Read More]

Amendments to Environmental Protection Regulations 1987 – gazetted

The Western Australian Government has gazetted amendments to the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987.The amendments are relatively minor, and include administrative…[Read More]

Amendments to Waste regulations – effective 1 July 2016

The Western Australian Government has gazetted amendments to the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Regulations 2008 (WARR Regulations) and the…[Read More]

Waste and Recycling Awards – Nominations open

Applications for the annual Infinity Awards that recognise successful projects in waste minimisation and recycling are now open.The awards recognise…[Read More]

World’s largest solar project – completed

The largest off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) system in the world and one of the largest solar plants providing peak power…[Read More]

Final Guidance Statement: Publication of Annual Audit Compliance Reports – Released

The Western Australia Department of Environment Regulation (DER) has released the final Guidance Statement: Publication of Annual Audit Compliance Reports…[Read More]

Independent Legal and Governance Review into WA EPA Policies and Guidelines – Final report released

The final report on an independent legal and governance review into the Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) polices and…[Read More]

Significant environmental regulatory reforms for WA

Western Australia is undergoing significant environmental regulatory reform.WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) is developing a comprehensive risk-based approach to…[Read More]

Draft Environmental Standard: Composting – Comment sought

WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) has released a revised draft Environmental Standard: Composting (draft ES) for public consultation.Since the…[Read More]

DRAFT GUIDELINE – Environmental Noise for Prescribed Premises – Comment sought

WA Department of Environment Regulation (DER) has released the Draft Guideline on Environmental Noise for Prescribed Premises for comment.The Guideline on…[Read More]

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