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Crown Land Management in Western Australia

This factsheet examines the law in relation to Crown Land. It covers controls and management over unallocated Crown land and reserves other than conservation reserves. […]

Protecting Native Vegetation in Western Australia

This Fact Sheet outlines the legislative framework relating to the clearing of nativevegetation in Western Australia, including an explanation of the permit system and theclearing exemptions. References to ‘clearing’ throughout this Fact Sheet can beunderstood to mean the clearing of native vegetation. […]

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Laws in Western Australia

This factsheet explains how Aboriginal people can use the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 to protect Aboriginal objects or sites from being harmed or destroyed. […]

Protest and Police Powers in Western Australia

This factsheet explains the right to protest in WA, and the process for gaining a permit to hold a protest. The factsheet also lists your rights when interacting with police, and details common protest offences. […]

Western Australian government consulting on proposed climate change legislation

On 21 September 2023, the WA government released information on forthcoming climate legislation. The legislation will create a framework for government action on climate change, formalising a target of net zero emissions by 2050 and requiring the Minister to set interim emission reduction targets and develop policies to reduce emissions and plan for adaptation to […]

Submission on the draft Native Vegetation Policy for Western Australia

Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) thanks the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation for the opportunity to make a submission in relation to the draft Native Vegetation Policy for Western Australia. […]

Have Your Say – Western Australia

Your opportunity to comment on issues near you in Western Australia Western Australia NEW consultations & inquiries – last updated on 23 February 2022 None Existing consultations & inquiries – last updated on 23 February 2022 EXTENDED | Geraldton – Northampton Railway Precinct The Heritage Council of Western Australia is seeking feedback on the proposal […]

Submission on Issues paper: Climate change in Western Australia

Environmental Defenders Office has made a submission on the WA climate change issues paper. Our submission argues that Western Australia’s new State Climate Change Policy should proactively and effectively respond to climate change by driving reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate impacts and should reflect contemporary climate science and the urgent […]