The WA Government has released a new online gateway for water and environmental assessments and approvals.The new system is part…[Read More]
Western Australia News
This is an Archive of AEBN's Environment Network Weekly (ENW) e-newsletter. Articles are placed in this archive one month after members have received and viewed the weekly ENW e-news. The full article can only be read by members who are logged in.
Plastic bag ban discussion paper – Comment sought
Published: February 2, 2018
The WA government is seeking public comment on a discussion paper outlining the proposed implementation of ban on lightweight single-use…[Read More]
Draft odour guidelines for prescribed premises – Comment sought
Published: February 2, 2018
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has released a draft odour guideline for prescribed premises.One in a proposed…[Read More]
WA Container Deposit Scheme – New commencement date announced
Published: February 2, 2018
As reported in the 1 September 2017 ENW, the WA Government has committed to the commencement of a container deposit…[Read More]
GRANT OPPORTUNITY – Waste reduction
Published: February 2, 2018
Funding of $1 million has been announced to support projects in WA that divert waste from landfill.The WA Government has…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINES – on risk assessment and environmental outcomes
Published: February 2, 2018
The WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released two guidance notes on Risk Assessment and Environmental Outcomes,…[Read More]
Waste Strategy Consultation Paper – Released for comment
Published: December 8, 2017
The Western Australia Waste Authority has released a consultation paper on its review of the WA waste strategy.The waste strategy…[Read More]
Proposed legislative amendments to provide for use of clean fill and uncontaminated fill – Discussion paper released
Published: November 17, 2017
The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has released a discussion paper proposing amendments to the Environmental…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINES – for petroleum decommissioning
Published: November 17, 2017
The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released new petroleum decommissioning guidelines which outline the regulatory…[Read More]
EPA WA 2016-17 Annual Report – Released
Published: October 27, 2017
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of Western Australia has released its Annual Report for 2016-17.The report provides a summary of…[Read More]
