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Strengthen effectiveness, independence and public participation in environmental decision making
December 06, 2024
For the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and the WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to operate as effective regulators, there must be an increase in both agencies’ resources for monitoring and enforcement, as...
Read More ShareStrengthen leadership and strategic approach from Government for environmental protection in Western Australia
December 06, 2024
New strategic approaches to protecting and restoring the environment are needed to address the biodiversity and climate crises WA faces.
Read More ShareStrengthen environmental laws and processes to protect WA’s nature
December 06, 2024
WA’s environmental laws and processes need to deliver greater environmental protection and positive outcomes for nature.
Read More ShareStrengthen environmental reporting, transparency, compliance, monitoring and evaluation
December 06, 2024
To properly protect the environment we need better, more accessible public data to measure changes and impacts and to understand the values of different areas. This will help inform decision making about clearing, water...
Read More Share'Better Climate' joins cross-sector alliance in support of plan to lower energy bills
September 11, 2024
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) will travel to Canberra today as part of a new 50 plus strong alliance to call on the Federal Government to ensure all Australian households - no matter...
Read More ShareCoalition of unions, environment and industry groups welcome move to establish offshore wind in WA
September 02, 2024
In response to this morning’s announcement from Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen greenlighting the South West Offshore Wind Zone in Western Australia, a coalition of unions, environmental groups and industry bodies have released a...
Read More SharePerth Community Shows Up to Tell PM & Plibersek to Save Scott Reef
September 02, 2024
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