Approvals WA: Regulatory Agencies

Regulates the resources sector, managing approvals for mining, exploration, petroleum titles, and environmental plans.

Regulating environmental and water matters, including water licensing, vegetation clearing permits, and industrial works approvals.

Responsible for crown land administration, including pastoral leases, heritage conservation, and land use planning.

Regulates and supports a wide range of sectors, including building and energy, consumer protection, workplace safety, labour relations, local government, racing gaming and liquor.

Supports agriculture, food, aquaculture, fisheries, including environmental monitoring, land and water use planning, biosecurity approvals and regional grants.

Promotes biodiversity and conservation and enriches people’s lives through sustainable management of WA’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in its care.

Regulates WA tourism and event development, Aboriginal and multicultural funding, and supports arts, culture, sport, and regional economic initiatives.

Provides advice on the risks to public health from biological, chemical and radiological hazards.

We help drive and facilitate regulatory approvals across government to progress Priority Projects and State Development Areas.

Undertakes environmental impact assessments of significant proposals, prepares environmental protection policies, develops environmental guidelines and provides strategic advice.

Provides free and low-cost business information and guidance, including dispute resolution support. Access the Business Licence Finder for licences, permits, registrations and approvals to start, run and grow your business.