The obligation
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 specified areas, premises, acts or things.
An exemption order may cover a specified area of the State, specified premises, acts or things, or a specified class of premises, acts or things. The CEO may also exempt an occupier from compliance with the relevant Part for up to 14 days, on conditions, for example for temporary relief of a public nuisance or community hardship caused by commissioning fuel-burning equipment or industrial plant. The CEO may grant this exemption orally or in writing.
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- What
- 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 specified areas, premises, acts or things.
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- legislation.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Exemptions from the Act and conditions attached to them is a WHS requirement set out in Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA). The relevant provision is Environmental Protection Act 1986 > Part I s 6.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Exemptions from the Act and conditions attached to them is a WHS obligation under Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA). In short, 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 specified areas, premises, acts or things.
What changed recently?
Exemptions from the Act and conditions attached to them was last updated on 19 October 2026.