Stakeholder engagement

As part of its ongoing commitment to stakeholder engagement, the EPA conducts site visits, forums, invites public submissions on assessments and regularly meets with its Stakeholder Reference Group.

Site visits are an opportunity for the EPA to gain a first-hand appreciation of the environmental setting and constraints of proposals, to listen to community concerns, and to discuss aspects of proposals in the field with subject matter experts, leading to more informed environmental advice being provided to the Minister for Environment.

Providing opportunities for public participation is an integral part of environmental impact assessment and developing sound environmental protection policies in Western Australia. The EPA publishes all documents open for public comment on its consultation hub at https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au and prefers submissions to be made through the hub.

Stakeholder Reference Group

The EPA’s Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) invites representation from key external stakeholders and peak industry bodies. Members can provide input to our guidelines, processes and performance.

The SRG currently meets quarterly.

At 30 June 2025, core membership of the Stakeholder Reference Group comprises:

Planning Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Local Government Association	Resources Industry Association of Mining and Exploration Companies Australian Energy Producers Chamber of Minerals and Energy
Conservation Conservation Council of WA The Wilderness Society Environmental Defenders Office Environmental Institute of Australia & New Zealand Environmental Consultants Association Natural Resources Management WA Urban Bushland Council National Environmental Law Association	Agriculture Pastoralists & Graziers Association of WA WA Farmers Federation Recfishwest WA Fishing Industry Council