Department of Environment Regulation (WA)

The Department of Environment Regulation (DER) advises on and implements strategies for a healthy environment for all Western Australians and has statutory responsibility for delivering the environmental regulatory functions associated with:

• works approvals and licences;
• environmental compliance;
• native vegetation clearing;
• noise regulation;
• contaminated sites; and
• environmental enforcement.

DER is also responsible for advising on and implementing the State Government's environmental policies and programs, including those which enable enhanced and coordinated waste management.

Our aim is to foster positive and mutually respectful relationships and to ensure our services are cognisant of and responsive to our customers' needs within the context of the Department's purpose.