Enforcement of Environmental Offences in WA
This factsheet provides an overview about environmental offences, including pollution, and how compliance and enforcement action is taken in Western Australia.
Summary
Key takeaways
- It is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) (EP Act) to take an action that causes pollution or environmental harm without the necessary approval or permit.
- The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is responsible for undertaking compliance and enforcement action for breaches of the EP Act.
- Pollution and environmental offences should be reported in the first instance to the relevant authority.
Key actions
Pollution, illegal dumping and other environmental offences can be reported to the Environment Watch hotline on 1300 784 782 or via their online form.
Read our factsheet on the public merits review system under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) here.