Western Australia Marine (Sea Dumping) Act 1981 (Act No. 111 of 1981). Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 1981 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection of the environment by regulating the dumping into the sea, and the incineration at sea, of wastes and other matter and the dumping into the sea of certain other objects, and for other purposes. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Waste disposal Authorization/permit Hazardous waste Inspection 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 19 April 1984. Abstract This Act regulates the loading and dumping of waste at sea, and the incineration of waste in Western Australian waters. The Act also fulfils Western Australia's international obligations under the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter. Full text English Website www.slp.wa.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Western Australian Marine (Sea Dumping) Regulations, 1982. Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2005) Keyword: Marine pollution, Data collection/reporting, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX