The obligation
The EPA's objective is to use its best endeavours to protect the environment and to prevent, control and abate pollution and environmental harm.
Under section 16, the Authority's functions include conducting environmental impact assessments, facilitating the implementation of bilateral agreements, and initiating means of protecting the environment and preventing, controlling and abating pollution and environmental harm. It also encourages and carries out studies and research, and provides information and advice on the environment to the community to increase public awareness.
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- The EPA's objective is to use its best endeavours to protect the environment and to prevent, control and abate pollution and environmental harm.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Objectives, functions and powers of the Environmental Protection Authority is a WHS requirement set out in Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA). The relevant provision is Environmental Protection Act 1986 > Part II ss 15–17 § 15-17.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Objectives, functions and powers of the Environmental Protection Authority is a WHS obligation under Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA). In short, The EPA's objective is to use its best endeavours to protect the environment and to prevent, control and abate pollution and environmental harm.
What changed recently?
Objectives, functions and powers of the Environmental Protection Authority was last updated on 19 October 2026.