Author: Western Australia. Department of Agriculture and Food

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Published: 2007

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This guide provides a brief overview of legislation affecting agricultural land management in Western Australia. The legislation listed is State legislation unless otherwise noted. Landholders may use the guide to gain a general understanding of their legal obligations to manage the environment and as a starting point from which to develop a legal register for an Environmental Management System. Important note: Whilst all care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this guide, it is not intended to be comprehensive and should not be seen as a substitute for professional legal advice. Additional information, including details of relevant Codes of Practice, can also be obtained from the agencies administering the listed legislation. These agencies, and other relevant organisations, are listed at the end of this document. Common Law Duties Legislation needs to be understood in light of the common law rights and obligations of landholders.