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Litter Act 1979.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the abatement of litter, to establish, incorporate and confer powers upon the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (W.A.), and for incidental purposes.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Institution Pollution control Waste disposal Inspection Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 9 May 1980.
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (W.A.) and defines its composition and its functions.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Litter Regulations 1981.

Legislation | Australia | 1981 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX