2022: Final policy
The State Government is now implementing the final Native vegetation policy for Western Australia. Visit the policy web page for more information.
This web page provides information and documents on the policy development process.
2021: Draft policy consultation
The final policy reflects the feedback of more than 1,000 participants on the draft policy received from August to October 2021. Across sectors, stakeholders broadly supported the intent of the draft policy and the reforms it would drive.
Related documents:
- Minister’s media statement
- Draft policy
- Explanatory notes
- Consultation summary
- Submissions:
- Online survey submissions
- Campaign submission
- Emailed submissions
- Submission summary
2020: Issues paper consultation
From November 2019 to February 2020, the Government sought feedback on four proposed initiatives to improve the consistency and transparency of native vegetation management via a Native vegetation in Western Australia issues paper. Feedback from over 1,000 participants showed broad support for all initiatives, including the development of a state native vegetation policy.
Related documents:
- Native vegetation in Western Australia issues paper
- Issues paper: Consultation summary report
- Submissions:
- Online survey submissions (ZIP)
- Freeform submissions
- Workshop feedback summaries (PDF)
- Announcements:
- Minister’s media statement: Feedback sought on improving native vegetation management (Nov 2019)
- Department’s media statement: More forums to help have your say on native vegetation (Dec 2019)
