Policy and legislation

A list of Acts that govern planning, heritage, land use management and Aboriginal heritage in Western Australia.

State planning framework is the basis for coordinating and promoting land use planning, transport planning and land development in a sustainable manner, and for the guidance of public authorities and local governments.

Guiding documents to assist you when working with State registered heritage places, and published notifications under the Heritage Act 2018.

Policies, fact sheets, guidelines and forms to assist in the use of Crown and pastoral lands.

In March 2018, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Wyatt announced a review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, in response to widespread frustration that the legislation is no longer fit for purpose.