Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia

Environmental Protection Authority
Statutory Authority overview
Formed1 January 1972 (1972-01-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Western Australia
HeadquartersPrime House, 8 Davidson Terrace Joondalup, WA 6027
Minister responsible
Statutory Authority executive
  • Lee McIntosh, Acting Chair
Parent Statutory AuthorityDepartment of Water and Environmental Regulation
Websitewww.epa.wa.gov.au

The Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia (EPA) is a statutory authority within the Government of Western Australia. Established on 1 January 1972, it comprises an independent board who provide public environmental advice to the government and is supported by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

The EPA provides advice to the Minister for Environment through various reports, as well as releasing statements to the public detailing significant environmental matters. Its role also includes formulation of environmental protection policies.