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Environmental Protection Act 1986

The Environmental Protection Act 1986 is Western Australia's principal environmental law. It establishes the Environmental Protection Authority, sets up environmental impact assessment for significant proposals, licenses...
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Exemptions from the Act and conditions attached to them

Oct 2026
The Minister or the Authority may, with the Governor's approval, order that provisions of the Act or an approved policy do not apply to spec...
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Objectives, functions and powers of the Environmental Protection Authority

Oct 2026
The EPA's objective is to use its best endeavours to protect the environment and to prevent, control and abate pollution and environmental h...
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21 Oct 2024 · Amended

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