The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has entered into agreements with other State Government agencies. These provide a framework for collaborative working arrangements between agencies.
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) and DBCA have published an administrative agreement.
The agreement aims to support both departments in meeting their legislative obligations and responsibilities in the most efficient, fair and transparent manner to better facilitate the State’s economic, social and environmental objectives.
The focus is on managing the outcomes of interactions between mineral, petroleum and geothermal resource exploration and development activities and public reserves, native flora, fauna and ecological communities.
DMIRS is responsible for the regulation of mining, petroleum and geothermal energy activities in Western Australia and DBCA is responsible for managing and protecting the range of values of reserved lands and waters.
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Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
The Memorandum of Understanding for collaborative arrangements between the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and DBCA provides a framework for effective communication and cooperation between the DWER and DBCA when undertaking their respective regulatory responsibilities.
Download the Memorandum of Understanding from the Government of Western Australia website.
