Litter Act 1979. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 1979 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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