📜 Dangerous Goods Safety Bill 2002
Assented toLABill 1684 December 2002
The Dangerous Goods Safety Bill 2002 aims to regulate the safe storage, handling, and transport of dangerous goods in Western Australia. It establishes duties, regulations, and enforcement mechanisms to minimize risks associated with dangerous goods.
Impact
Businesses and individuals involved in the storage, handling, and transport of dangerous goods will be affected. It aims to reduce the risk of incidents involving dangerous goods, protecting public safety and the environment.
Key Changes
["Establishes general duties for those involved with dangerous goods to minimize risk.", "Creates a framework for regulations and codes of practice related to dangerous goods safety.", "Provides for exemptions from the Act under certain conditions."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA4 Dec 2002
- LA IntroducedLA4 Dec 2002
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 June 2003
- LA Consideration in DetailLA17 June 2003
- LA AmendedLA17 June 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA18 June 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC24 June 2003
- LC AmendedLC11 May 2004
- LC Third ReadingLC11 May 2004
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC11 May 2004
Affected Sectors
miningtransportemergency_servicesresourcesother
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