Environmental enforcement

The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation will actively seek to identify breaches, rectify non-compliance and take appropriate enforcement action against those who breach legislation.
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Enforcement is a response to identified breaches of the law and involves a range of different actions to deter and punish offenders, support compliance, reduce the risk of existing or ongoing impacts and rehabilitate damage to the environment.

Not all breaches are of equal significance and there are different types of enforcement actions we may use in response. Our choice of action will depend on the context of the issue and be guided by our enforcement principles.

Information about our enforcement principles and how we select the most appropriate enforcement action is detailed in our Compliance and Enforcement Policy.

Enforcement actions may include:

  • non-statutory notices which require actions to be completed such as environmental field notices, caution notices and letters of education
  • non-statutory written warnings where the department believes an offence has been committed
  • statutory notices and directions
  • modified penalty notices
  • physical interventions
  • suspension or revocation of instruments such as licences or permits
  • infringement notices
  • prosecutions

Statutory notices and directions

A statutory notice or direction is a written notice that requires certain actions to be taken, or to be ceased, within a specified time. It is an offence not to comply with a statutory notice. Legislation authorising the giving of a statutory notice or direction identifies the criteria which must be satisfied before issuing the notice or direction. Further enforcement action may be taken if the offender does not comply with a statutory notice or direction. Examples of types of statutory notices include:

Environmental protection notice

An environmental protection notice (EPN) is a statutory notice under s.65 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 given where it is suspected that there is, or is likely to be, an emission that has caused, or is likely to cause, pollution or environmental harm (ongoing). The EPN may require the persons served (being the owner or occupier or both) to take necessary measures in a specific time period to investigate, prevent and control the emissions from the premises.

The person subject to an EPN, or a third party, may appeal a requirement in the EPN; however, pending the determination of the appeal the relevant requirement shall continue to have effect.

Prevention notice

A prevention notice (PN) is a statutory notice given under s.73A of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to manage waste discharge other than in accordance with a works approval, licence, or other approval, that is likely to cause pollution or environmental harm.  The person subject to a PN, or a third party, may appeal a requirement in the PN; however, pending the determination of the appeal the relevant requirement shall continue to have effect.

Vegetation conservation notice

A vegetation conservation notice (VCN) is a statutory notice given under s.70 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 if it is suspected on reasonable grounds that unlawful clearing of native vegetation is likely to take place, is taking place, or has taken place on the land. The VCN may contain conditions requiring certain actions including rehabilitation.

The person subject to a VCN, or a third party, may appeal a requirement in the VCN; however, pending the determination of the appeal the relevant requirement shall continue to have effect.

Modified penalty notice

A modified penalty notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 is a written notice of an alleged Tier 2 offence under s.99 of that Act. It requires the payment of a penalty of 10 per cent of the maximum fine for a first offence or 20 per cent for subsequent offences, or the election of court action.

If the recipient of a modified penalty notice elects to have the matter heard in court, proceedings will occur in the Magistrates Court. Prosecution will be initiated by us if a modified penalty notice is not paid within the specified time.

Prosecutions

We will employ prosecution where it is the appropriate response to a particular circumstance. It is not only applied as a last resort. Specific information about prosecution as an enforcement action is provided in our Prosecutions Guideline.

The Prosecutions Guideline details our approach to prosecution for offences under the legislation we administer and provides guidance on all aspects of prosecution undertaken by us.

In some circumstances other government departments, local governments and water service providers have a compliance and enforcement role under legislation administered by us through by-laws, delegations and legislative provisions. For certain offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1986, a police officer or CEO of a local government may initiate a prosecution with the consent of the Director General.

Enforcement action we have taken

You can view the individual enforcement actions below.

Environmental protection notices (EPN) & Prevention notices (PN)

Date of issueNotice numberNotice typePerson to whom notice was givenPremise to which notice applies toSuburbNotice amendments
22/02/2024Notice 202401EPNWA Composts Pty Ltd (C-Wise)Part of Lot 89 on Plan 741 as shown on Certificate of Title Volume 1112 Folio 243, also identified as 230 Gull Road, Nambeelup within the boundary identified in Appendix 2 of this Notice.NAMBEELUP 
22/02/2024Notice 202402EPNDerby Industries Pty LtdPart of Lot 89 on Plan 741 as shown on Certificate of Title Volume 1112 Folio 243, also identified as 230 Gull Road, Nambeelup within the boundary identified in Appendix 2 of this Notice.NAMBEELUP 
31/07/2023Notice 202307-3PN360 Organics also known as Bunbury Harvey Regional CouncilLot 81 Marginata Close, CROOKED BROOK, WA otherwise known as Wellington Group of Council Compost FacilityCROOKED BROOK20/12/2023
14/11/2023Notice 202313EPNPolevine Pty LtdPortion of Lot 60 (No. 394) Robertson Road CARDUP, as depicted in the Indicative Plan (Appendix 2).Cardup 
13/10/2023Notice 202312EPNChemsol Australia Pty LtdLot 208 on Plan 23173 as shown on Certificate of Title Volume 2155 Folio 676, also identified as 64 Cocos Drive, BIBRA LAKE, WA otherwise known as Chemsol Australia Pty Ltd.BIBRA LAKE31/10/2023
06/10/2023Notice 202310EPNGraeme Harris Guns Pty LtdLot 10 on Plan 72803 as shown on Certificate of Title Volume 1805 Folio 698, also identified as 170 Great Eastern Highway, MIDVALE, WA otherwise known as Gun-Mart and TackleMIDVALE 
29/09/2023Notice 202308EPNCleanaway Co Pty LtdLot 300 on Plan 23084 as shown on Certificate of Title Volume 2202 Folio 933, also identified as 24 Stuart Drive, Henderson, WA 6166HENDERSON 
04/08/2023Notice 202306PNRichgro Bannister Composting Facility6364 Albany HighwayBANNISTER 
24/07/2023Notice 202305PNDerby Industries Pty LtdCM Farms - Nambeelup – 230 Gull Road NAMBEELUP08/08/2023
05/05/2023Notice 202304PNAlcoa AustraliaWillowdale Mine - Waroona Willowdale Rd (via Wagerup Refinery Access Rd)WAROONA 
02/03/2023Notice 202302PNAlcoa AustraliaWillowdale Mine - Waroona Willowdale Rd (via Wagerup Refinery Access Rd)WAROONA 
06/02/2023Notice 202301PNControlled Waste Disposals Pty Ltd and Scott Charsley252 Boomerang RoadOLDBURY 
24/12/2022Notice 202203EPNControlled Waste Disposals Pty Ltd9 Cocos DriveBIBRA LAKE 
20/12/2022Notice 202203EPNBrajkovich Landfill & Recycling Pty Ltd220 Hester AvenueNEERABUP 
28/11/2022Notice 202202EPNInghams Enterprises Pty Ltd9 Baden StreetOSBORNE PARK 
12/10/2022Notice 202201EPNRichard James Fauntleroy and Melissa Jayne Mills-Fauntleroy168 Almeria ParadeUPPER SWAN 
05/07/2021Notice 202102EPNBunbury Harvey Regional CouncilStanley Road Class II Putrescible Landfill SiteWELLESLEY 
25/07/2019DWERDG 454/19EPNWestpork Pty LtdWestpork KojonupBOSCABEL09/06/2020
25/07/2019DWERDG 401/19EPNWestpork Pty LtdWestpork West PinjarraWEST PINJARRA15/05/2020
06/12/2019DWERDG 804/19EPNVenturex Pilbara Pty Ltd and Blackrock Metals Pty LtdWhim Creek Copper ProjectWHIM CREEK15/05/2020
21/05/2019Prime MeatPNPrime Meat Processors Pty LtdAvon Valley AbattoirIRISHTOWN19/07/2019
02/03/2018CF FarmsEPNCF Farm Pty Ltd120 Douglas RdBEERMULLAH29/08/2018
02/03/2018CEO 222/18EPNFarfield Holdings Pty Ltd and Airport Property Holding Pty Ltd35 Briggs StWELSHPOOL 
02/03/2018CEO 182/18EPNFremantle Plumbing Service Pty Ltd and Mervyn Leslie RobertsFremantle Plumbing ServicesO’CONNOR 
02/03/2018Sheoak 1EPNSheoak Tree Milling Pty LtdLot 104 on Plan 60851BEERMULLAH29/08/2018
02/03/2018Sheoak 2EPNSheoak Tree Milling Pty LtdLot 105 on Plan 60851BEERMULLAH29/08/2018
05/12/2018DWERDG 672/18EPNHarvey Fresh Ltd; and Giuseppe Saru Morabito; and L&A Sorgiovanni Pty Ltd; and Orange Shed Pty Ltd; and Parmalat Australia Pty LtdHarvey Fresh Dairy and Juice FactoryHARVEY02/07/2019

Vegetation conservation notices (VCN)

Date of issueVCN numberPerson to whom VCN givenLand to which VCN applies toSuburbLGA
03/01/2024CPS 10268/1ELLAMAR Pty LtdLot 14 on Deposited Plan 34103 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 2224 Folio 648.WAROONAShire of Waroona
03/01/2024CPS 10211/1Fernie Investment Pty LtdLot 2 on Diagram 82418 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 1931 Folio 407.WUNDOWIEShire of Northam
04/09/2023CPS 9666/1Desert Fox Land Systems Pty LtdLot 2518 on Deposited Plan 137243 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 2586 Folio 647MUCHEAShire of Chittering
04/09/2023CPS 9667/1Chandala Grain Company Pty LtdLot 2517 on Deposited Plan 137242 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 1942 Folio 564MUCHEAShire of Chittering
04/09/2023CPS 9668/1Chandala Grain Company Pty LtdLot 2583 on Deposited Plan 137242 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 1697 Folio 988MUCHEAShire of Chittering
04/09/2023CPS 9669/1Chandala Grain Company Pty LtdLot 3696 on Deposited Plan 205131 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 2043 Folio 323BAMBUNShire of Gingin
04/09/2023CPS 10216/1Shire of DowerinLot 968 on Deposited Plan 224439 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume LR3168 Folio 994HINDMARSHShire of Dowerin
10/07/2023CPS 10079/1Hard As Pty Lot 1238 on Deposited Plan 249915 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 1716 Folio 766, and
Lot 1863 on Deposited Plan 89208 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 1716 Folio 767.
WANERIEShire of Gingin
21/06/2023CPS 9559/12 Thomas Road Pty LtdLot 1 on Diagram 29600 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 1996 Folio 510 and Lot 2 on Diagram 30119 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 584 Folio 41 A.OAKFORDShire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
11/04/2023CPS 9912/1Leeuwin Associates Pty LtdLot 60 on Deposited Plan 412960 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 2971 Folio 182BICKLEYCity of Kalamunda
11/04/2023CPS 9869/1Shire of Wongan-Ballidu    Lot 1991 on Deposited Plan 403078 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume LR3024 Folio 684WEST BALLIDUShire of Wongan-Ballidu
03/01/2023CPS 9794/1Blue Whale Farm Plantation Pty LtdLot 499 Deposited Plan 231012 Milyeanup Coast Road, Scott RiverSCOTT RIVERShire of Augusta Margaret River
24/11/2022CPS 9844/1DRACA Property Pty LtdLot 511 on Deposited Plan 65883 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 2813 Folio 147CASUARINACity of Kwinana
22/08/2022CPS 9615/1John Starkey Foulds
Ailsa Foulds
Teagan June Jones
Lot 847 on Deposited Plan 209237 as comprised on Certificate of Title Volume 2058 Folio 604JERDACUTTUPShire of Ravensthorpe
05/01/2021CPS 9056/1Seminoe Pty LtdLot 1 on diagram 51582 as comprised on Certificate of title volume 1458 Folio 597DUDININShire of Kulin
10/11/2020CPS 8865/1David Thomas PriceLots 1059 on deposited plan 203741 on Certificate of Title Volume 239 Folio 113ABOODAROCKINShire of Westonia
24/08/2020CPS 8611/2Gary Russell McGillLot 21 on Plan 22279 on Certificate of Title Volume 2120 Folio 811CALINGIRIShire of Victoria Plains
22/06/2020CPS 8806/1Yathroo Property Pty LtdVarious locations in the Shire of Dandaragan Shire of Dandaragan
28/02/2020CPS 8312/1Zippo Pty LtdLot 83 on deposited plan 412801SPENCERS BROOKShire of Northam
01/05/2018CPS 7907/1Bias Holdings Pty LtdLot 3903 on plan 209569 on certificate of title volume 1859 folio 822COOLJARLOOShire of Dandaragan
17/01/2020CPS 8671/1Shire of EsperanceLot 262 on plan 209352 on certificate of title LR 3022 folio 738HOWICKShire of Esperance
24/10/2019CPS 8257/1Harry and Maureen FletcherLot 101 on plan 30413 on certificate of title volume 2219 folio 382MOOLIABEENEEShire of Chittering
17/01/2020CPS 8439/1Abuklea Pty Ltd and Loganville Pty LtdLot 22 on diagram 67755 on certificate of title volume 1699 folio 748COONABIDGEEShire of Gingin
14/12/2020CPS 8566/2Aaron and Barry EdwardsLot 56 on plan 29413 on certificate of title volume 2525 folio 520EAST CHAPMANShire of Greater Geraldton
16/09/2019CPS 8557/2Zenith Australia Investment Holding Pty LtdLot 266 on plan 238551 on certificate of title volume LR3010 folio 480 Shire of Broome
23/08/2019CPS 7696/1Shire of NorthamChinganning Road ReserveCOPLEY AND WOOTATTINGShire of Northam
10/06/2019CPS 8353/1Wayne ReynoldsLot 3441 on plan 80246 on certificate of title volume 1510 folio 694MOUNT BARKERShire of Plantagenet
15/04/2019CPS 8252/1PWS Nominees Pty Ltd and Peter ShieldsVarious lots in Shire of Dandaragan Shire of Dandaragan
24/01/2019CPS 8198/1Nigel and Terri ThomasLot 1 on diagram 80435 on certificate of title volume 1940 folio 640GRASS PATCHShire of Esperance
18/12/2018CPS 7932/1Jamala Enterprises Pty LtdLot 3 on plan 60276 on certificate of title volume 2703 folio 898YATHROOShire of Dandaragan
07/12/2018CPS 8055/1Mark, Carl and
Paul Basso-Brusa
Lot 1002 on plan 38306 on certificate of title volume 2595 folio 677BREERAShire of Gingin
07/12/2018CPS 8056/1Bacopak Pty LtdLot 1096 on plan 204166 on certificate of title volume 1840 folio 519CORINTHIAShire of Yilgarn
07/12/2018CPS 8153/1Lisa DeLaat and Julie AmbroseLot 236 on plan 33373 on certificate of title volume 2524 folio 693LAKE CLIFTONShire of Waroona
03/10/2018CPS 7939/1Trevor Frank MajorLot 287 on plan 213984 on certificate of title volume 2210 folio 218HOLLETONShire of Yilgarn
01/05/2018CPS 7995/1Trevor WesselsLot 120 on plan 300098 on certificate of title volume 1854 folio 649BANNISTERShire of Wandering
01/05/2018CPS 7968/1Babindi Pty LtdLot 4068 on plan 119174 on certificate of title volume 806 folio 39SOUTHERN BROOKShire of Northam
01/05/2018CPS 7821/1Quoc Thanh Tran, Thi Diep Tran, Duc Van Tran, Thanh Dao TrinhLot 2 diagram 61278 on certificate of title volume 1601 folio 485BULLSBROOKCity of Swan
24/06/2020CPS 7378/2Robert GroverLot 131 on plan 202654 on certificate of title volume 1746 folio 817HOPELANDShire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
06/02/2018CPS 7668/1Arnold LockyerVarious lots in Goomalling  
18/12/2017CPS 7470/1Roger and Valmai GrahamLot 2 on diagram 57736 on certificate of title volume 2156 folio 48NAMBELLUPShire of Murray
26/09/2017CPS 7455/1Michele MonteLot 53 on plan 9474 on certificate of title volume 1792 folio 552CARABOODACity of Wanneroo
31/07/2017CPS 7465/1Ivycross Pty Ltd

Lot 6722 on plan 226868 on certificate of title volume 1947 folio 776

Lot 10478 on plan 401340 on certificate of title volume 2895 folio 899

ARROWSMITH EAST

MOORIARY

Shire of Three Springs

Shire of Mingenew

11/07/2016CPS 7163/1A.C.N 605729995 Pty LtdLot 150 on plan 3380 on certificate of title volume 1613 folio 607WATTLE GROVEShire of Kalamunda
22/02/2011CPS 3600/2Maxwell SzulcLot 997 on plan 211197 on certificate of title volume 199 folio 30AMUNGLINUPShire of Ravenswood
08/10/2009CPS 2514/1Kelele Pty LtdLot 2 on plan 5383 on certificate of title volume 1970 folio 17, lot 3 on plan 5383 on certificate of title volume 1097 folio 895, lot 21 on diagram 59069 on certificate of title volume 1616 folio 372BARRAGUPShire of Murray
08/10/2009CPS 3271/1William and Judith PasseyLot 22 on diagram 59069 on certificate of title volume 1616 folio 373BARRAGUPShire of Murray
18/09/2009CPS 3319/1Maxwell and Beverley SzulcLot 997 on plan 211197 on certificate of title volume 199 folio 30AMUNGLINUPShire of Ravensthorpe
20/08/2009CPS 3245/1Trevor HallLot 2 on diagram 20026 on certificate of title volume 2112 folio 332FORRESTDALECity of Armadale
20/08/2009CPS 3251/1Ronald HallLot 2 on diagram 20026 on certificate of title volume 2112 folio 332FORRESTDALECity of Armadale
06/08/2009CPS 3211/1Terrence and Christine AtkinsLot 4199 on deposited plan 202496 on certificate of title volume 1605 folio 65KORDABUPShire of Denmark
16/07/2009CPS 3060/1Corpwest Investments Pty LtdLot 3695 on plan 205131 on certificate of title vol 2043 folio 322BAMBUNShire of Gingin
26/03/2009CPS 3038/1Malcolm ComerfordLot 25462 on plan 154822 on certificate of title vol 1868 folio 267WILGOYNEShire of Mukinbudin
12/03/2009CPS 3030/1Robert De MolLot 151 on diagram 62803 on certificate of title volume 1639 folio 795  
12/03/2009CPS 3031/1Darmax Pty LtdLot 151 on diagram 62803 on certificate of title volume 1639 folio 795  
12/03/2009CPS 3032/1Hampton Transport Services Pty LtdLot 151 on diagram 62803 on certificate of title volume 1639 folio 795  
15/01/2009CPS 2483/2Tuma Holdings Pty LtdWhole of mining lease 70/836  
31/12/2008CPS 2932/1Richard KnowlandLot 802 on Plan 39991 on certificate of title vol 2568 folio 751DALEShire of Beverley
15/12/2008CPS 2232/1Elaine HillLot 802 on Plan 39991 on Certificate of Title Vol 2568 Folio 751DALEShire of Beverley
11/09/2008CPS 2215/2Garry, Rosalind, Stanley and Susan MeekLot 3 on Diagram 35920 as comprised on certificate of title volume 142 folio 98AWAROONAShire of Waroona
14/04/2008CPS 2442/1Westdeen Holdings Pty LtdWhole of mining lease 70/308

 

 

 
22/02/2008CPS 2191/1Oakford Land CompanyLot 8 on diagram 53380 on Certificate of title volume 2132 folio 850WEST NOWERGUPCity of Wanneroo
30/08/2007CPS 2042/1Donald Spark

Lot 3143 on Plan 203948 on Certificate of Title Vol 1284 Folio 625

Lot 3144 on Plan 203948 on Certificate of Title vol 2107 folio 94

Lot 3999 on plan 206837 on certificate of title vol 1694 folio 921

Lot 3973 on plan 209765 on certificate of title vol 1774 folio 86

WIALKIShire of Mount Marshall

Modified penalty notices (MPN)

A register of modified penalty notices is available to view at the department’s head office. 

Since 1 January 2022, the following modified penalty notices have been paid and published:

Date of offencePerson to whom MPN givenSummaryOffencePenaltyDate paid
27/05/2020Subterranean Service Locations WA Pty LtdCaused without authority liquid waste to be discharged on a place to which the public has accessS49A(3) of Environmental Protection Act 1986$12,50018/01/2022

 

Prosecutions

2023–24

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Derby Industries Pty Ltd11/08/2021Nambelup, WABreach Licence Condition
s 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Failed to manage sludge from waste ponds on site in accordance with its licence20/09/2023$10,000$788.30N/APiggery operator fined over pond sludge
David Robert EvansBetween February 2019 and November 2019Picton, WA

2 x Pollution
49(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986 

4 x Breaches of the Environmental Protection (Abrasive Blasting) Regulations 1998

Operated an abrasive blasting and spray painting business in a manner which caused emissions onto nearby premises05/09/2023$47,000$8,401.47$6,472.95Spray painter fined for pollution offences
Tuyet Chau HuynhBetween October 2020 and October 2021Caraban WA,
and
Woodridge WA
Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 19144 x Unauthorised taking of water01/09/2023$2,000 plus daily penalty of $22,000N/AN/AVegetable growers fined more than $50,000 for overuse of water 
Phung Tran DoBetween October 2020 and October 2021Caraban, WA
and
Woodridge, WA
Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 19144 x Unauthorised taking of water01/09/2023$2,000 plus daily penalty of $22,000N/AN/AVegetable growers fined more than $50,000 for overuse of water 
T&C DO and SON Pty Ltd29/09/2021Caraban, WARights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914    Unauthorised taking of water01/09/2023$6,000$1,239.90N/AVegetable growers fined more than $50,000 for overuse of water 
Carlo Giovanni IoppoloBetween 2010 and 2021North Boyanup, WAUnauthorised clearing of Native vegetation 51C Environmental Protection Act 1986Unlawfully cleared approximately 4.5 hectares of native vegetation27/07/2023$18,750N/AN/ATBC
Spent conviction – cannot identifyBetween July 2021 and May 2022Myalup, WARights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914Unauthorised taking of water13/07/2023$2,000$788.30N/AN/A

2022–23

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Dormant TLB 113 213 906 Pty Ltd27 August 2018Baldivis, WA2 x Fail to Disclose 68(1) Contaminated Sites Act 2003Failure to disclose site classification to land owner17/04/2023$10,000N/AN/ARetirement home company fined over water silence
Bellevue Gold LimitedBetween December 2019 and June 2020Sir Samuel, WA

Environmental Harm 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986

Cause emission from prescribed premises without licence 56(1)(a) Environmental Protection Act 1986

Discharged approximately 145,000 kilolitres of hypersaline water into the environment

Operated a mine site without required environmental approval

27/04/2023

$31,000

$10,000

$4663.30N/AGold miner fined for hypersaline spill
Cockburn Cement LimitedBetween January 2019 and April 2019Munster, WA6 x Unreasonable Emission 49(5) Environmental Protection Act 1986   Emission of odour that impacted the comfort, convenience and amenity of residents

Convicted 1/12/2022

Sentence imposed on 09/03/2023

Appealed 05/04/2023

Convictions upheld 08/08/23. Fine reduced to $245,000.
 

$290,000 

$245,000

   

   N/A    N/A  Cockburn Cement fined for odour breaches
Greenwaste Services Pty LtdBetween August 2016 and November 2021Wattleup, WA

8 x Breach Licence 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986

Causing emission from prescribed premises without approval 56(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986
    

Failure to comply with licence conditions concerning the operation of a composting facility

Operating a composting facility on a premises not licensed to undertake this activity.

9/03/2023$120,000       $1788.30    Mulch supply company fined $120,000
Jack David SCOFIELD    13/03/2020CasuarinaIllegal dumping    Illegal dumping truck load of asbestos sheeting8/03/2023$15,000       $4,163    Asbestos dumper fined more than $15,000
 
Craig Bradley KICKETT19/04/2022JandabupFailing to complyFailed to provide information when required to do so3/03/2023$500       $788.30     
 
Peter PERRONE8/01/2022WattleupIllegal dumping Discarded waste on land managed by City of Cockburn24/02/2023$2,900       $788.30     
 
Isaac Reece Lawrence HERBERT16/02/2022RockinghamIllegal dumping Discarded waste on land managed by Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions6/02/2023$7,500    $788   "Lapse of reasonableness" leads to $7,500 fine
 
Jose Manuel Pita ABREU15/11/2021 and 17/02/2022WattleupLittering and failing to comply    Littered on City of Cockburn land and failed to identify driver of vehicle13/01/2023$400    $700      
Adam Gianni NICOZIANI25/09/2021WattleupIllegal dumping    Discarded waste on land managed by City of Cockburn6/01/2023$6,000   $318 Tip truck driver fined for illegal dumping
Spent conviction 
Cannot identify
18/03/2020Perth Airport  Illegal dumping    Discarded waste at Perth Airport15/12/2022$3,500    $1,100.80  
Wayne Charles MILLER5/11/2021Wattleup    LitteringIllegal dumping    Discarded waste on land managed by City of Cockburn13/12/2022$3,200    $788.30 Man fined for illegally dumping boat
Spent conviction 6/11/2021AnketellLitteringLittered on City of Kwinana land5/12/2022$1,800 $788.30  
Kenneth John BEAVER25/03/2022Gosnells    Illegal dumping  Discarded liquid waste on land managed by City of Gosnells  29/11/2022$8,000    $788.30 Bucket of liquid waste leads to $8,000 fine
GD Pork Holdings Pty LtdBetween 2017 and 2019Boscabel3 x Breach of Environmental Protection Notice with Criminal NegligenceFailed to comply with requirements of notice
 
25/11/2022

$150,000



 

N/A   $700,000 fine for former pork producer
GD Pork Pty LtdBetween 2017 and 2019Boscabel

26 x Unreasonable emission with Criminal Negligence

3 x Breach of Environmental Protection Notice with Criminal Negligence

Emitted unreasonable odours

Failed to comply with requirements of notice
 

25/11/2022


$400,000

 

 

 

$150,000
 

N/A  $700,000 fine for former pork producer
Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty LtdBetween July 2019 and June 2020Crooked BrookBreach of Licence 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986Failure to comply with licence condition concerning the operation of waste facility17/11/2022$18,000N/A Cleanaway fined $18,000 for improperly accepting waste
D&K Bell Pty Ltd24/06/2021ForrestdaleIllegal dumpingDiscarded liquid waste3/11/2022$10,000$7,598$2,211Oil dumping at carwash leads to fines
Spent conviction – cannot identify20/11/2021 and 22/11/2021JandabupIllegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 657/10/2022$3,500$788.30 No
Spent conviction – cannot identify20/03/2022JandabupIllegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 657/10/2022$3,500$788.30 No
Shannon Grant ROBINSON15/01/2022NowergupIllegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 657/10/2022$2,500$788.30 No
Jamie Robert COLLINS28/01/2022OreliaFailing to complyFailed to provide information when required to do so7/10/2022$1,000$788.30 No
Simone Rebecca HANSEN25/8/2021 and 22/12/2021JandabupLittering and failing to complyLittered in State Forest and failed to identify driver of vehicle7/10/2022$2,000$209.25 No
Tarryn Anne SEAL13/07/2021 and 29/09/2021WattleupLittering and failing to complyLittered in Local Government Reserve and failed to identify driver of vehicle7/10/2022$1,000$788.30 No
Oasis Newman Operations Pty LtdBetween 25 August 2019 and 29 August 2019Newman2 x Unauthorised Discharge (hydrocarbons, vegetable oil and diesel)Discharged hydrocarbons, vegetable oil and diesel into the environment8/9/2022$12,000$1,613.30

$4,155

Sampling costs

Pilbara company fined for illegal dumping
Antonino GALATIBetween July 2020 and June 2021ParkfieldRights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914Unauthorised taking of water26/8/2022$5250$475.55 No
Pasqualina Vincenzo GALATIBetween July 2020 and June 2021ParkfieldRights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914Unauthorised taking of water26/8/2022$5,250$475.55 No
Barto Gold Mining Pty Ltd3/03/2020Marvel LochMaterial Environmental HarmDischarged large volume of hypersaline water into the environment10/08/2022$20,000$2,028.30 Gold miner fined for hypersaline spill
Dannielle Maria NORMAN24/09/2021 and 12/11/2021NowergupLittering and failing to complyLittered in State Forest and failed to identify driver of vehicle1/07/2022$600$788.33 No
Jacob Mathew HOULIHAN2/10/2021NowergupLittering and failing to complyFailed to identify driver of vehicle involved in littering1/07/2022$150$788.33 No
Spent conviction – cannot identify8/09/2021 and 10/09/2021Jandabup2 x Illegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 651/07/2022$4,000$788.33 No

2021–22

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Brett TRUSCOTT10/06/2022Jandabup2 x Illegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 6510/06/2022$4,500$788.30 No
Dominic Shane VELLA8/09/2021JandabupIllegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 6510/06/2022$6,000$788.30 No
Smasha Scrap Pty Ltd16/10/2020PinjarFailed to complyFailed to comply with requirement to provide information1/06/2022$3,000$1,500 No
Anthony Steele WILLIAMS25/10/2021BellevueLitteringDiscarded fuel31/05/2022$1,500$2,163.30$1,985No
Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd11/02/2020Crooked BrookBreach of Licence 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986Failure to comply with licence condition concerning the operation of the waste facility30/05/2022$18,000$788.30 Waste facility near Dardanup fined for breaching licence condition
Michael NISEVICHBetween August and September 2020Jarrahdale3 x illegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 2210/05/2022$25,000$538.30 Brothers fined $75,000 for illegal dumping
Raymond NISEVICHAugust 2020Jarrahdale5 x illegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 2210/05/2022$50,000$538.30 Brothers fined $75,000 for illegal dumping
Michael Stephen GRAYSON1/11/2021NowergupLittering and failing to complyLittered in State Forest and failed to identify driver of vehicle10/05/2022$500$788.30 No
Albert ALONE-YATES28/11/2020 and 31/01/2021Jarrahdale2 x illegal dumpingDiscarded waste in State Forest 656/05/2022$2,300$788.30 No
Ben Mathew DAVIS12/03/2021, 21/04/2021 and 23/06/2021JarrahdaleLitteringLittered in State Forest, failed to identify driver of vehicle and failed to remove material6/05/2022$1,200$663.30 No
Victoria BOAST14/09/2021NowergupLittering and failing to complyLittered in State Forest 65 and failed to identify driver of vehicle6/05/2022$1,500$788.30 No
Adam Darryl HOTCHIN-WHYTE17/08/2021Nowergup2 x illegal dumpingDumped household waste in State Forest 656/05/2022$2,200$788.30 No
Jack Steffan WEST9/10/2021WattleupIllegal dumpingDumped green waste26/04/2022$800$788.30 No
Selman INCEOZ12/08/2021WelshpoolIllegal dumpingDumped trailer load of household waste13/04/2022$5,500$788.30$510.73Moonlight dumper caught on camera
Mark Edward LYON17/08/2021OakfordIllegal dumpingDiscarded 12 drums of used engine oil12/04/2022$15,000$788$3,029No
Lucas Kenneth EARNSHAW23/04/2021WattleupIllegal dumpingDumped truck- load of dirt on road in Wattleup28/03/2022$2,500$788.30 No
Vito POLIMENO11/03/2021WattleupIllegal dumpingDiscarded waste in Shire of Cockburn Reserve22/03/2022$2,500$788.30 Hidden cameras catch illegal dumper
Rajwinder SINGH13/03/2020CasuarinaIllegal dumping and failing to mark packaging containing asbestosDumped truck- load of unmarked asbestos in parking bay18/03/2022$15,000$800 Asbestos dumper fined more than $15,000
Brett Andrew HUNT26/04/2021RedcliffeIllegal dumpingDumped trailer-load of car parts and household waste on private property9/03/2022$3,250$780.30 Daylight dumper caught on camera
Jacob Philip Ronald YOUNGER26/06/2021NowergupIllegal dumpingDumped three trailer-loads of waste soil in State Forest 654/03/2022$2,000$788.30 No
Elina Binti HASMUNI31/05/2021NowergupIllegal dumpingCaused household furniture to be dumped in State Forest 654/03/2022$3,000$788.30 Woman fined after arranging illegal couch dumping
Alexander David HARVEY25/02/2021CarlisleLitteringDiscarded lit cigarette butt from motor vehicle10/02/2022$450$418.50 No
Wayne Glen LILLEYMAN22/03/2021 and 18/06/2021JandabupIllegal dumping and failing to complyDumped ute-load of waste in State Forest 654/02/2022$3,400$951.60 No
Anthony Darren RADICH12/01/2021 and 14/01/21Carabooda and PearsallRights in Water and Irrigation Act 19142 counts of unauthorised taking of water4/2/22$3,000$788.30  
Roslyn Beth SHANNON19/01/2021CollieFailed to complyFailed to comply with requirement to provide information19/01/2022$250$475.80  
Barry URBANBetween August 2019 - January 2020 and January 2020-July 2020ArmadaleTransportation, storage and dumping used tyres at two suburban Perth properties12 charges involving approximately 10,000 used tyres18/01/2022$20,000$1,900  
Robert Leslie HALL9/01/2021 and 19/01/2021CollieLittering and failing to complyTwo counts of Littering and one count of failing to comply with requirement to provide information22/12/2021$600$475.80  
Richard PAPARONE12/04/2021WattleupIllegal dumpingDiscarded household waste in threatened Banksia woodland7/12/2021$5,000$788.30 $5,000 fine for dumping household waste in threatened Banksia woodland
Bradley Anthony BEEKWILDER25/11/2020 and 31/03/2021Pinjar and NowergupLittering and failing to complyTwo counts of Littering and one count of failing to comply with requirement to provide information3/12/2021$3,750$788.30  
Spent conviction – cannot identify27/10/2020Caraban and WoodridgeRights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914Unauthorised taking of water.3/12/2021$3,000$475.80  
Spent conviction – cannot identify27/10/2020Caraban and WoodridgeRights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914Unauthorised taking of water.3/12/2021$3,000$475.80  
Lloyd Stanley KENT24/06/2021NowergupIllegal dumpingDumped a load of waste timber in State Forest3/12/2021$4,500$788.30 $4,500 fine for dumping wood in state forest
Daniel James LOONEYBetween July 2020 and September 2020LockridgeCausing a premises to become prescribed without approvalUnlawfully stored 1678 used tyres at a residential property in Lockridge8/11/2021$5,000$418$10,803.74 to pay for tyre removalMore than 1,500 tyres stored illegally in a suburban backyard
Hai Phong NGUYEN5/12/2020NowergupIllegal dumpingDumped trailer load of waste in State Forest5/11/2021$5,000$788.30 $5,000 fine for illegally dumping furniture in bushland
Auscon Metals Pty LtdBetween June 2019 and September 2019Keates Road ArmadaleCause Emission from prescribed premises without licenceOperated a scrap metal and recycling business without environmental approval26/10/2021$15,000$933.50  
Shane Victor THOMAS28/01/2021JandabupLittering and failing to complyLittered in State Forest and failed to provide information when required1/10/2021$650$259.30  
Tania Elisabeth SCOFIELD31/05/2019ApplecrossFailed to complyFailed to comply with requirement to provide information15/09/2021$1,200$1,766.40  
Total Outdoor Creations Pty Ltd8/09/2020NowergupFailed to complyFailed to comply with requirement to provide information3/09/2021$1,000$250  
Sean Collins9/12/2020PinjarIllegal dumpingDumped construction and demolition waste in State Forest3/09/2021$5,000$259.30  
Daniel Ernest MCMILLAN27/11/2020NowergupIllegal dumpingDumped sand, tree roots and rubble in State Forest3/09/2021$2,000$908.50 Illegal dumping results in fine
Caleb James HOUGHTON27/11/2020WattleupLitteringLittered in public place30/08/2021$2,500$788.30$836.50 
Trevor Frank MajorBetween 11 August 2010 and 24 October 2017Southern Cross South Road, Holleton1 x Unauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 210 hectares of native vegetation4/10/2021$30,000$1,158.40 Farmer fined $30,000 for illegal clearing
Spent conviction - cannot identifyBetween 2015 & 2017Spent conviction - cannot identifyUnauthorised clearing of Native vegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately one hectare of native vegetation24/08/2021$18,000$3,315.09  
Michael Manuel ROCHA12/02/2021WattleupIllegal dumpingDiscarded waste in reserve20/08/2021$6,500$418.70 $6,500 fine for illegal dumping
JMAC (WA) Pty Ltd12/05/2018Whiteman ParkIllegal dumpingDiscarded liquid waste at Whiteman Park12/08/2021$5,000$2,091.89 Chemical company fined over liquid soap spill
Spent conviction -cannot identify12/05/2018Spent conviction - cannot identifyIllegal dumpingDiscarded waste12/08/2021$2,000$2,000  
Spent conviction -cannot identify10/07/2020Perth AirportIllegal dumpingDiscarded ute-load of asbestos sheets11/08/2021$6,250$783.50  
Clarice Elizabeth QUARTERMAINE16/11/2020Warbrook Road JandabupIllegal dumpingDiscarded trailer-load of waste in State Forest06/08/2021$2,000$783.50 Northern suburbs dumpers hit with fines
Alara Debbie RUSSELL22/04/2020Warbrook Road JandabupIllegal dumpingDiscarded trailer-load of waste in State Forest06/08/2021$1,700$783.50 Northern suburbs dumpers hit with fines
David Michael SCOFIELD09/07/2018Osmond Street KenwickIllegal dumping and failing to comply with noticeDumped 220 cubic metres of waste and provided false information05/08/2021$10,000$6,000  
Johnson Percival RILEY01/01/2020 & 15/05/2020KarragullenIllegal dumpingDumped three loads of waste in Midgegooroo National Park20/07/2021$8,000$783.50 Woman fined for silence over illegal dumping offence
Belinda Annette DELLAVALLE04/08/2020Torgoyle Reserve WattleupFailing to complyFailed to identify driver of vehicle when required12/07/2021$400$783.50 Woman fined for silence over illegal dumping offence

2020-21

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Hamish Gareth MAXFIELD-MULLINS10/02/2020Koala Road PinjarLittering and failing to complyLittered and failed to identify driver of vehicle when required15/06/2021$1,000$2,665.70  
Spent conviction - cannot identify22/11/2020Torgoyle Reserve WattleupIllegal dumpingDiscarded ute-load of waste15/06/2021$1,300$785.30  
Spent conviction - cannot identify01/01/2020Hopkins Road NowergupIllegal dumpingSix counts of Illegal dumping11/06/2021$5,000$418.70  
Johan Alwyn DE BRUIN07/11/2020Warbrook Road JandabupLitteringLittering in State Forest11/06/2021$1,500$783.50  
Jay Jefferson MARSH02/01/2021Warbrook Road JandabupIllegal dumpingDumped air conditioner in State Forest11/06/2021$3,000$783.50 Air conditioner dumping leads to fine
Watsons Bobcat Services Pty Ltd30/05/2019HaynesIllegal dumpingDiscarded sand, tyres and rubble on private property27/05/2021$2,000$3165  
Shire of Esperance2016 and 2018Fisheries Road, Howick2 x Unauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 1.6 hectares of native vegetation in 2016 and 1.78 hectares in 201825/05/2021$50,000 ($25,000 per offence)$783.50 Shire of Esperance convicted for illegal clearing
Adrian Scott ELSUM27/09/2019Maralla Road BullsbrookIllegal dumpingDumped four truck-loads of waste24/05/2021$5,000$700$2,246.06 clean up costs 
Antonio AGOSTINO16/10/2019West SwanIllegal dumpingDumped eight tonnes of earth on private property21/05/2021$5,000$3,800  
Jason Allan James DAY6/07/2020KarragullenLittering and failing to complyLittered waste and failed to identify person in control of vehicle when required11/05/2021Fined $500 for littering and $250 for Failing to comply.$780.70  
Brendan Shane MCLAUGHLAN16/10/2020 and 31/10/2020Dalison Road, HendersonIllegal dumpingTwo instances of dumping household waste7/05/2021$2,200$783.50  
Ashley William MCLEAN09/07/2020PinjarLittering and failing to complyLittered and failed to identify driver of vehicle when required07/05/2021$600$783.50  
Jayden Emil VESPESCU9/04/2020BeeliarIllegal dumpingDumped construction waste on vacant lot16/04/2021$6,000$418.70  
David Stuart HARRIES21/12/2019 and 2/01/2020Hopkins Road NowergupIllegal dumpingFour instances of illegal dumping of waste9/04/2021$1,200$783.50  
Jayden Dean ARAVIDIS1/03/2020Koala Road, PinjarFailing to complyFailed to identify person in control of vehicle when required9/04/2021$100$250  
Edward BRESSER3/08/2020MerriwaFailing to complyFailed to identify person in control of vehicle when required9/04/2021$300$700  
Kane BELL2/11/2019Warbrook Road JandabupIllegal DumpingDumped waste in State Forest9/04/2021$1,500$780.70  
Courtney Jasmine BENFIELD30/06/2020EllenbrookFailing to complyFailed to identify person in control of vehicle when required9/04/2021$200$500  
Xavier Ronald MILLER5/02/2020Bettong Road EllenbrookLitteringLittered waste15/03/2021$1,500$783.50  
Damien Lee DAVISON20 & 21/01/2020JandabupIllegal dumpingDumped household furniture in State Forest5/03/2021$2,000$780.70 Expensive lesson for illegal dumper
Peter Edwin BROWN2/03/2020 & 16/06/2020Joondalup and MalagaLittering, Failing to complyLittered waste and failed to identify person in control of vehicle when required15/02/2021$3,500$783.50 Another tyre dumper fined as more camera stings rolled out
Joshua Edward SALE18/09/2019KarragullenIllegal dumpingDiscarded used vehicle tyres in a National Park9/02/2021$3,000$418.70 Covert cameras catch tyre dumper in Karragullen
Sebastian James GATT-LODDING14/02/2020PerthLitteringLittered from moving vehicle27/01/2021$300$516.40  
Ross Ernest WHITE15/12/2019SpearwoodLitteringLittered lit cigarette butt15/01/2021$400$2,136  
Spent Conviction -cannot identifyBetween
17/10/2018 and 16/11/ 2018
East ChapmanUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 21 hectares of native vegetation13/01/2021$12.500$1,318  
Global Corp Enterprises Pty LtdBetween 17/09/2018 and 18/01/ 2019King Road OldburyCause Emission from prescribed premises without licenceIllegally stored and processed Construction & Demolition Waste containing asbestos on a site12/01/2021$25,000$780.70 Asbestos discovered in illegal waste stockpile
Judith Anne ROWE7/05/2020MundaringTwo counts of failing to complyFailed to identify person in control of vehicle when required11/01/2021$1,250$780.70  
Lynette Kylee READERSept Nov Dec 2019Warbrook Road JandabupIllegal DumpingSix counts of unauthorised discharge of waste8/01/2021$12,000$780.70 $12,000 fine for dumping whitegoods in bushland
Spent conviction -cannot identify14/01/2020YunderupLitteringLittered lit cigarette butt7/01/2021$521.90$391.90  
Nicola DE MARTEBetween February 2018 and November 2018North GreenbushesUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 2.7 hectares of native vegetation07/01/2021$6,000$2,500 Bunbury man fined for clearing native vegetation
Bacopak Pty LtdBetween December 2015 and September 2016Narla Loop, CorinthiaUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 8 hectares of native vegetation22/12/2020Increased to $25,000 on appeal 20/01/22$907.70Ordered to publish conviction in the West Australian Newspaper 
Ryan Tyson PILMERBetween 7 & 24/04/ 2018MelbourneUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Illegally dumped waste at Warbrook Road, Jandabup01/12/2020Fined $5,000Costs of $3,200  
John William Charles LENNON12&18/02/ 2019Woodlands, WALittering2 x Littering offences at Wilbinga25/11/2020Suspended fine of $1,000$418.50  
Hayley Stella Anne HENRY7/09/19 & 21/11/2019Hocking, WALitteringLittered waste at Warbrook Road, Jandabup06/11/2020Fined $1,250Costs $936.40  
Shaun POULTER23/02/2020Clarkson, WALittering and Failing to ComplyLittered waste at Hopkins Road, Nowergup06/11/2020Fined $1,000Costs $486.20  
Maryanne Joan JOHNS6 & 17/07/2019Mirrabooka, WAUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discharged waste at Warbrook Road, Jandabup06/11/2020Fined $10,000Costs $418.70  
Adna DIZDAREVIC & Joseph WYTKIN13/12/2019DIZDAREVIC – Guildford WYTKIN - RivervaleLitteringLittered waste at Warbrook Road, Littered waste04/11/2020Each accused were fined $1,000Costs were awarded of $468.20 for each accused  
Cleanaway Solid Waste Pty Ltd28/08/2019Crooked Brook2 x Breach of Licence 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986Failed to comply with licence conditions concerning the operation of the waste facility02/11/2020$25,000$716.40 Cleanaway fined $25,000 for environmental breaches
Elio SGRO & Franca SGRO31/10/2019SpearwoodLittering and Failing to ComplyLittered waste and failed to comply with a request from an authorised officer20/10/2020Mr SGRO - pleaded guilty and was fined $1000 for littering, $300 for failing to comply. Mrs SGRO pleaded guilty fined $400 for failing to comply. Spent convictions granted.Both Mr And Mrs SGRO were fined $718.20 costs  
Steven James PAPALIA13 & 28/10/2019 24/11/2019Yangabup, WAUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping) Littering. Failing to comply.Illegally dumped waste at Torgoyle Reserve, Wattleup09/10/2020Global penalty Fined $3,500Costs $1,157.80 Covert camera sting catches illegal dumper in Wattleup
Shire of KatanningBetween 20/09/2018 and 22/09/2018MoojebingUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 0.5 hectares of native vegetation06/10/2020$9,000$891.40Ordered to publish conviction in the West Australian Newspaper 
Quoc Thanh TRAN2017Old West Road, BullsbrookUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 8.8 hectares of native vegetation05/10/2020$18,000$618.70 Satellite surveillance catches illegal clearing of native vegetation
Kelly Anne FORKIN13/10/2018Hocking, WAUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Illegally dumped waste at Warbrook Road, Jandabup02/10/2020Fined $1,600Costs $418.70 Convictions for illegal asbestos dumping
Roald MORVINSON19/01/2019Wanneroo, WAUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Illegally dumped waste at Warbrook Road, Jandabup02/10/2020Fined $3,000Costs $418.70 Convictions for illegal asbestos dumping
Zach LEE19/01/2019Joondalup, WAUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Illegally dumped waste at Warbrook Road, Jandabup02/10/2020Fined $3,500Costs $418.70 Convictions for illegal asbestos dumping
Bronwyn POULTER23/02/2020Pannawonica, WAFailing to ComplyFailed to comply with an authorised officers request02/10/2020Fined $500Costs $468.20  
8 Slice Pty Ltd30/09/2018Osborne Park, WALitteringLittered waste on Mitchell Freeway02/10/2020Fined $700Costs $516.40  
Geoffrey Thomas PEARSON28/06/2019MyalupRights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914Unauthorised taking of water17/08/2020$2,000$766.40  
Michael Gilbert BISHOP7/10/2019NowergupEnvironmental Protection Act 1986Illegal dumping of waste7/08/2020$2,500$766.40  
Junior Henny UPAKONO23/08/2018 to 3/09/2018Southern RiverEnvironmental Protection Act 1986Illegal dumping of waste (sales catalogues)14/07/2020$5,000$418  
Mitchell James CUIJPERS24/02/2019Siesta ParkEnvironmental Protection Act 1986Illegal dumping of liquid waste (petrol)7/07/2020$1,000$418  
Aldhie Abdul KARIM18/07/2019JandabupEnvironmental Protection Act 1986Illegal dumping3/07/2020$1,800$418  
George Edward WATES24/01/2019WilbingaLitter Act 1979Littering3/07/2020$350$300  
Simon Kelsey DAVIES21/02/2019 & 8/10/2019Madely and JandabupEnvironmental Protection Act 19862x Illegal dumping3/07/2020$2,100$418None 

2019–20

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Peter Richard STEVENSON19/10/2019
20/10/2019
Maralla Road Bullsbrook4 x Unauthorised discharge of wasteIllegal dumping15/06/2020$2,000$766.40  
ACN 143 444 53517/04/2018
19/04/2018
11 Osmond Street Kenwick2 x Unauthorised discharge of wasteIllegal dumping10/06/2020$35,000$516.40  
Rhino Machinery Pty Ltd28/06/201811 Osmond Street KenwickFalse or misleading informationProvided false information in response to a notice of requirement10/06/2020$4,000$516.40  
Christopher Thomas WINTER14/09/2019
15/09/2019
28/09/2019
Warbrook Road Jandabup5 x Unauthorised discharge of wasteIllegal dumping5/06/2020$3,000$766.40 Illegal dumpers convicted after camera sting operation
Giuseppe NAPOLI12/01/2019Warbrook Road JandabupUnauthorised discharge of wasteIllegal dumping5/06/2020$4,500$418 Illegal dumpers convicted after camera sting operation
Erol RAPHAEL12/04/2019Warbrook Road JandabupLittering. Failing to comply.Littering and failing to identify driver of vehicle5/06/2020$4,000$418 Illegal dumpers convicted after camera sting operation
Daniel Edward SHACKLETON22/01/2019
02/01/2019
Warbrook Road JandabupUnauthorised discharge of wasteIllegal dumping5/06/2020$9,000$418 Illegal dumpers convicted after camera sting operation
Gerald STIDWORTHY6/08/2019
12/08/2019
18/09/2019
Warbrook Road JandabupLitteringLittering5/06/2020$3,000$418 Illegal dumpers convicted after camera sting operation
Millennium Minerals Limited5/02/2018
30/12/2018
Nullagine Gold Mine3 x Breach of Licence 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986Failed to comply with licence conditions concerning the operation of the gold mine27/05/2020$30,000$418  
Longmuir Transport Services WA Pty LtdBetween 2017
and 2018
Various location in the Pilbara57 x Transport controlled waste without a controlled waste tracking formTransported tyres on a road without a controlled waste tracking form8/05/20$8,000$766.40 Tyre transporter fined for failing to track movement of used tyres
Perth Demolition Company Pty Ltd11/05/2016Cockburn central and Bibra LakeUnauthorised discharge of wasteIllegal dumping of demolition waste1/05/2020$30,000 $16,141.90 clean up costs 
Matthew John CLARK19/09/2019Portugal Road NowergupUnauthorised discharge of wasteIllegal dumping1/05/2020$2,000$500  
Ryan William BROWN30/07/2019Hopkins Road NowergupFailed to comply with requirement under Litter ActFailed to comply with requirement to identify driver of vehicle1/05/2020$600$400  
Beau Jesse EVERIX21/01/2019
22/01/2019
Warbrook Road JandabupLitteringLittering6/03/2020$400$766.40  
Antonio GiacciBetween 01/08/17
and 20/06/18
Lot 15 Mason Rd, Kwinana Beach WA 61673 x Breach of Licence, 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986 Causing a premises to become prescribed without approval; s 52 Environmental Protection Act 1986Failed to comply with licence conditions concerning a tyre storage facility in Kwinana27/02/20$15,000$453.90 Kwinana used tyre storage facility staff fined for licence breaches
Sabatino Giovanni GiacciBetween 01/08/17
and 20/06/18
Lot 15 Mason Rd, Kwinana Beach WA 61673 x Breach of Licence, 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986 Causing a premises to become prescribed without approval; s 52 Environmental Protection Act 1986Failed to comply with licence conditions concerning a tyre storage facility in Kwinana27/02/20$15,000$453.90 Kwinana used tyre storage facility staff fined for licence breaches
Eunice Mary WOODBURY1/12/2018Grand Boulevard JoondalupLitteringLittering12/02/2020$200$141.40  
Grant Charles WILLOUGHBY5/12/2018Hodges Drive JoondalupLitteringLittering11/02/2020$200$550  
Aaron HUSTEN19/04/2019Warbrook Road JandabupLitteringLittering and failing to identify driver of vehicle7/02/2020$950, $250$500  
Bias Holdings Pty LtdBetween
April 2015
June 2017
Cooljarloo, WAUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 17 hectares of native vegetation.29/01/20$20,0000 Ordered to publish conviction in the West Australian Newspaper$2,567.20  
Liam Michael TRISTRAM3 October 2018Warbrook Road JandabupLitteringLittered3/01/2020$800$766.40 Litterbug fined for discarding household goods in State forest
Brendan John TAYLOR11 & 19
December 2018
Warbrook Road JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded three loads of green waste in State Forest6/12/2019$1,800$766.40  
Ausmech Solutions Pty LtdBetween 24/11/14
and 06/01/17
Boonanarring, WAUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 16 hectares of native vegetation21/11/19$20,000$7,459.28  
John Whenham ALDEN30 September 2018Virginia Place WaikikiLittering.Littered drink cans from moving vehicle18/10/2019$300$766.40  
Horizontal Directional Drilling Pty Ltd11 October 2019Cockram Rd MartinUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Two counts of discharging liquid waste without authority11/10/ 2019$7,500$1,283.30  
Kristy Elizabeth VERNON3 March 2018Osmon Road YanchepUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded bundles of pamphlets in State Forest11/10/2019$2,000$328.70  
Joseph SUVALKO1 June 2018Koala Road PinjarAllowed Controlled Waste to be transported by unauthorised carrier.Transport of ‘gun wash’ thinners and solvents4/10/2019$2,500 fine. Site remediation costs $638.00$753.30  
JMAC (WA) Pty Ltd21/04/2017 & 24/04/2017Star St, CarlisleUnauthorised Discharge (Hydrocarbons)Discharged hydrocarbons into the environment11/09/19$2,500$878.30  
Antony James TIBBOTT2 & 7 February 2018Stirling Cres HazelmereUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Two counts of discarding trailer-loads of domestic waste9/09/2019$2,500$328.70  
Tomas Jiri MICHALEK22/03/2018Torgoyle Reserve WattleupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded animal carcass in reserve without authority03/09/2019$2,500$766.40  
Michael Milan CVITAN24/02/2018Hayes Avenue NollamarraUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded used tyres without authority27/08/2019$1,500$3,400$673
restitution
 
Australian Nickel Investments Pty Ltd21/01/2019Goldfields Hwy, Sir Samuel WABreach of Licence Material Environmental HarmDischarged approximately 4.7 million litres of hypersaline water into the environment21/08/2019$12,500 (Modified Penalty Notice)
$25,000 (Modified Penalty Notice)
N/A  
Spent Conviction - cannot identifyBetween 24/11/2014 and 06/01/2017Boonanarring, WAUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 16 hectares of native vegetation20/08/2019$30,000$578.70  
Shark Lake Food Group Pty LtdApril 2015Coolgardie-Esperance Hwy, MyrupUnauthorised Discharge (Hydrocarbons)Discharged hydrocarbons into the environment07/08/2019$5,000$12,204  
Sandra Lisa KOOT01/11/2018Roe Hwy BellevueUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded green waste, fencing and guttering without authority05/08/2019$7,000$753.30  
Warren John GANZER14/04/2018Warbrook Rd JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded household furniture in State Forest without authority02/08/2019$1,600$253.30  
Shane Mathew ELLISS06/11/2018Warbrook Rd JandabupFailed to provide information when requiredFailed to identify driver of vehicle10/07/2019$750$753.30  
Benjamin Todd ORDWAY02/09/2018 & 03/09/2018Matison Road Southern River4 x Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded three loads of waste in two days without authority09/07/2019$12,000$753$1016 restitution 
Cassandra BOSICH and Damion DEBARI28/03/2018Hopkins Road NowergupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded demolition waste in State Forest without authority05/07/2019$2,500 each$376.65 each  
Chiquoc PHAN22/06/2018Warbrook Rd JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded green waste in State Forest without authority05/07/2019$700$878.30  

2018–19

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Nirvana OSBORNEBetween 14 February 2018 and 21 December 2018Dorothy St GosnellsFailed to provide information required by an authorised officer.Failed to identify driver of vehicle29/01/2019$100$328.70  
Shay Hylton William COOK27/09/2018Vittoria Road Glen IrisLitteringLittered from moving vehicle17/06/2019$500$200  
Western Meat Processors Pty LtdJuly – August 2017Saunders Road CowaramupBreach of Licence Unauthorised Discharge (Animal Waste)Disposed of waste unlawfully10/06/2019$12,500
$2,500
$328.70  
Adam Graham Vardy15/10/2018Warbrook Rd JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Dumped trailer load of green waste in State Forest07/06/2019$1000$328.70  
Jai Coughlan12/01/2018 and 14/01/2018Warbrook Rd Jandabup4 x Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded four loads of waste in State Forest over two days without authority07/06/2019$8000$787.67  
Laken Te Whaiora Mitchell19/04/2018Warbrook Rd JandabupLittering and failing to comply with a requirementLittered and failed to identify the driver of the vehicle when required07/06/2019$1000$753.30  
Aaron Lewis Jones10/01/2018 and 12/01/2018Warbrook Rd Jandabup4 x Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded four loads of waste in State Forest over two days without authority07/06/2019$6000$753.30  
Luke James Rodwell and Tom Songsak CoxBetween 18/01/2018 and 10/02/2018State Forest 22 AshendonUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded truck load of shop fittings and furniture from closed restaurant in Priority 1 drinking water source area04/06/2019$9000 each$376.65 each  
Gavin Bumford18/04/2018Hutton St Osborne ParkLitteringDiscard cigarette butt from vehicle.28/05/2019$200$400  
Kalimpa Park Pty LtdBetween 01/02/2017 and 15/11/2017Lot 10804 Coorow-Greenhead Rd, WarradargeCausing a premises to become prescribed without approval; s 52 Environmental Protection Act 1986Constructed a cattle feedlot without approval17/08/2018$30,000$578.70$9063 
Deflector Mining Limited21/03/2017Deflector Mine Site in YalgooBreach Licence Condition s 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986Exceeded Wastewater discharge emission limits specified in its licence13/03/2019$12,500(Modified Penalty Notice)   
Jeffrey Frank Johnson04/05/2017Mitchell Fwy GlendaloughLitteringContested litter infringement for throwing cigarette butt out of the window of vehicle15/12/2017$200$100

 

 

Rodney Beattie02/09/2017MingenewUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded demolition waste on road reserve11/10/2018$4,000(suspended)$578.70  
Liam Ronald Downes20/10/2017Warbrook Road JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded motor vehicle parts in State forest11/10/2018$500$328.70  
Pilbara Minerals LimitedBetween 08/11/2017 and 17/11/2017Pilgangoora Lithium - Tantalum Project Marble BarBreach Works Approval Condition s 55(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986Constructed a landfill at an alternate location without approval13/03/2019$12,500(Modified Penalty Notice)  Pilbara company fined for illegal landfill
Pilbara Minerals LimitedBetween 18/11/2017 and 28/05/2018Pilgangoora Lithium - Tantalum Project Marble BarCause an emission from a prescribed premises without approval s 56(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986Operated a landfill without approval13/03/2019$10,000(Modified Penalty Notice)  Pilbara company fined for illegal landfill
Mark Robert Cottam20/11/2017Hepburn Avenue SorrentoLitteringDiscarded drink container from moving vehicle12/10/2018$218.00$328.70  
Michael Nathan Borg23/01/2018DianellaLitteringDiscarded cigarette butt20/3/2019$200$800  
Hyuksu (Jamie) LeeBetween 31/01/2018 and 01/02/2018Kingia Place, Goldsbrough Entrance and Darwinia Crescent, Helena ValleyUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discarded three truck-loads of building waste29/10/2018$3,500$328$4,500Repeat asbestos dumper fined in court
Deep Creek Investments Australia Pty Ltd02/02/2018PerthFailed to provide informationFailed to identify the driver of vehicle when required13/2/2019$500$753.30  
Brandon Abson02/08/2018Canning Mills RoadUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping) 09/10/2018$5000  Hefty fine after car wreck dumping
Christopher Paolo30/05/2017Warbrook Road, JandabupFailure to comply with a requirement from an inspector – to answer questionsFailed to answer questions asked by an inspector, under section 90 of the Environmental Protection Act12/09/2018$3,000$849.35  
Kingstripe Pty LtdBetween 01/09/16 and 18/9/2017Waddington and WalebingUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 39 hectares of native vegetation.12/09/2018$25,000$328.70N/ACompany convicted for illegal clearing in the Wheatbelt
Francois Julian Conradie02/06/2017Indian Ocean Drive, CervantesLitteringContested infringement for littering of a drinks can09/08/2018$200$1158.35  
Colin Jason Butera05/06/2017Warbrook Road, JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping) x 2On two separate occasions, the offender drove tip truck into State Forest and discharged waste, including vehicle parts and glass07/09/2018$5,000 ($2,500 per offence)$433.67 Hefty fine for dumping car body in bush
DOWNER EDI07/10/2016Urch Road, RoleystoneUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discharged liquid waste, being water, soil and vegetation onto the ground within a reserve under the control and management of the City of Armadale03/08/2018$12,500
(Modified Penalty Notice)
N/AN/A 
Aaron Bradley Solomon08/04/2017Brookton Hwy Leslie. State Forest 22Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Offloaded waste, including an air conditioning unit, from the tray of his utility into State Forest27/07/2018$1500$696.85 Armadale man fined for dumping household waste in forest
Shayne Ronald NortheyAround 5/07/2017 and 8/07/2017Goomalling Road, NorthamUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping) x 5Discharged septage waste into Water Corporation drainage system9/07/2018$7500 fine$328.70$957.98 
Mirmehdi Mokhtariprior to 23/09/2017, and 06/09/2017, 04/10/2017Warbrook Road, JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping) x 3On three separate occasions, the offender drove his vehicle with a trailer attached into State Forest and discharged waste, being fibro-cement, plastic tubing and bricks6/07/2018$4,000$328.70 $4,000 fine for illegal dumper
Damien Trevor Maher28/02/2017Kwinana Freeway, AnketellLitteringContested litter infringement for throwing cigarette butt out of the window of vehicle6/07/2018$100$1,500  

2017–18

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Jason Gardiner14-Feb-2017Mitchell Freeway EdgewaterLitteringContested a litter infringement for throwing a cigarette butt out of the window of a vehicle03/05/2018$200$190.85  
David Anthony Cresswell03-Sep-17Lesley Track, State Forest 22, Lesley.Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discharged a trailer load of waste, being plasterboard and insulation, into State Forest27/04/2018$4000 (illegal dumping) $300 (littering)$742.50  
Stewart HUMES13 instances between 24/11/2016 and 12/12/2016819 Thomas Road Anketell13 x Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Illegally dumped green waste and household waste on private property 13 times09/04/2018$7500   
Justine NIELSEN30-Jul-17Southend Road Hamilton HillUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Dumped a mattress onto a road verge06/04/2018$1000$367.30  
Lloyd Gabor NAGY26-May-17Warbrook Road, JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Transported waste, including a television, tyres, concrete, building waste and soil in a trailer to Warbrook Road, where the waste was unloaded from the trailer and abandoned06/04/2018$1000$849.35N/A 
Michele MONTEBetween Feb 2014 and Feb 2016Lot 53 Old Yanchep Rd, CaraboodaUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationApproximately 7500 square meters of native vegetation was unlawfully cleared after an application to clear the area was refused by the former Department of Environment Regulation29/03/2018$22,000$2000N/A 
Hong Dung QUACH07/03/201653 Yirrigan Drive, Mirrabooka4 x Fail to comply with Investigation NoticeFailed to investigate the contamination of soil and groundwater with dry cleaning chemicals under his dry cleaning business23/3/2018$22250$7242.50N/ADry cleaner convicted over failure to investigate contamination
Mark David IMISIDES30/11/16Albany Highway, BedfordaleUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Discharged liquid waste, namely bio-diesel, into State Forest within a Priority 1 Water catchment area12/03/2018$1500$2117.50$3174.60 (clean-up costs) 
Mark-Anthony Patrick MOORE06-Jun-17Warbrook Road, JandabupUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Transported waste, including a couch and washing machine, in a trailer to State Forest, where it was unloaded and abandoned02/03/2018$3500$828.10N/ATax invoices identify illegal dumper
Jeffrey Frank JOHNSON04/03/2017Mitchell Fwy GlendaloughLitteringContested a litter infringement for throwing a cigarette butt out of the window of a vehicle15/12/2017$200$100N/A 
Rock JV Pty LtdBetween August 2012 and December 2012Shire of AshburtonUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 38 hectares of native vegetation06/11/2017$40,000$1619.35  
Avoca Mining Pty Ltd19-Jan-17Higginsville Gold MineEnvironmental HarmAvoca Mining Pty Ltd caused hypersaline water to be released into the environment from its Higginsville Gold Mine impacting the environment31/10/2017$50,000.00 (Modified Penalty Notice)N/AN/A 
Peter Carl ROBINSON22/09/2016Logger Rd KarragullenUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Transported waste, being 19 tyres and rims and carpet, in a Hino tip truck into Midgegooroo National Park, where the waste was abandoned24/10/2017$2500$744.35N/A 
Duncan Edwards HEPPLE20/02/2017Pickering BrookUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)Transported waste, including a fridge, car body parts and furniture in a trailer to bushland within a Crown Reserve, where the waste was unloaded and abandoned02/10/2017$5,000$625$119.35Covert camera catches out illegal dumper

2016–17

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Steven Hill10/02/2016
22/02/2016
Forrestdale2 x Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Dumped green garden waste and household waste without authority (x2)30/06/2017$1,000$1,250NoneCameras nab return dumper
Iain Mintern6/04/2016MalagaUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Dumped household waste without authority14/06/2017$10,000Clean up cost of $685.28 and court costs of $742.50NoneTell-tale paperwork at scene foils illegal dumper
Southregal Pty LtdBetween 20/10/11 and 16/02/12Lot 2 Old Coast Road BouvardUnauthorised Clearing of Native VegetationUnlawfully cleared approximately 18 hectares of native vegetation18/05/17$56,000$6,533.98None 
Nathan Green4 instances December 2015 - September 2016Jandabup4 x Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping).
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
 5/05/2017$3,000$328NoneCalendar bush dump costs man date in court
Jacek Kotnowski31/7/14
19/3/15
19/3/15
28/3/15
1/4/15
Perth5 x Unauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Dumped property refurbishment waste without authority (x4)4/04/2017$10,000 x 4 =$40,000Clean-up costs of $1,114 and court costs of $1,515NoneSerial dumper fined $40,000
Chichester Metals Pty Ltd15/05/15Cloudbreak Iron Ore Mine Mulga DownsEnvironmental harm
s 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Unauthorised discharge of 2.5–3.6 million litres of hypersaline water to vegetation3/04/2017$25,000 NoneFMG -owned company fined over hypersaline spill
Daniel Shelbourne13/06/2016CamilloUnauthorised discharge of waste (Illegal Dumping)
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Dumped building and household waste without authority at Camillo10/02/2017$500$742.50None 
BHP Nickel West Pty Ltd05/12/2015Nickel West Kambalda Nickel ConcentratorBreach Licence Condition
s 58(1) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Failed to maintain a 300mm freeboard at its return water damModified Penalty Notice paid on 03/01/2017$12,500NoneNone 
Avoca Mining Pty Ltd
Higginsville Gold Mine
14/02/2016Higginsville Gold Mine, HigginsvilleEnvironmental Harm
s 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Hypersaline water was released into the environmentModified Penalty Notice paid on 19/12/2016$25,000NoneNone 
Barry Bradley18/03/2016NowergupDumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Construction and Demolition waste dumped in State Forest02/12/2016$7,500$742.50None 
SAWA Pty LtdBetween 25/08/2008 - 12/08/2012Halls CreekUnauthorised clearing of native vegetation;
s 51C Environmental Protection Act 1986
Unauthorised clearing of 826 hectares of native vegetation23/08/2016$40,000$6,596.20None 

2015–16

OffenderDate of oOffenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Mincor Resources NL24/03/2015Miitel Mine Site
Widgiemooltha WA 6443
Environmental Harm;
s 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
30,000 litres of hypersaline water discharged into nearby native vegetation21/04/2016$25,000NoneNone 
Mincor Resources NL29/04/2015Miitel Mine Site
Widgiemooltha WA 6443
Environmental Harm;
s 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
20,000 litres of hypersaline water discharged into the environment21/04/2016$25,000NoneNone 
South Metropolitan Regional Council22/03/2012Canning Vale WA 6155Unreasonable emission;
s 49(5) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Unreasonable odours emitted into the environment from the premises20/04/2016$50,000$130,000
99ZA order to publicise conviction
None 
Tragen Pty LtdBetween 5/09/2010 - 29/10/2012South Yilgarn WA 6426Unauthorised Clearing of Native Vegetation;
s 51(C) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Approximately 57.3 hectares of native vegetation cleared without a clearing permit19/04/2016$9,000$1,112None 
Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Pty Ltd5/01/2015Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore Pty Ltd Mine Site
Koolyanobbing WA 6427
Environmental Harm;
s 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Approximately 288,000 litres of hypersaline water discharged into the environment16/04/2016$25,000NoneNone 
Abe Kevin Thornton18/09/2015 and 01/10/2015Bedfordale WA 61122 x Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Household waste dumped in bushland8/03/2016$5,000$278$2,402.40 (clean-up) 
Donald Maxwell DanielsBetween 11/04/2015
- 15/04/2015
Leonora WA 6438Burn Schedule 2 material to cause of allow visible smoke;
Regulation 4(1) Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004
Visible smoke discharged into the environment8/03/2016$750$250None 
Coogee Chemicals Pty Ltd19/08/2015Kwinana Beach WA 6167Environmental Harm;
s 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Approximately 126,000 litres of diesel discharged into the environment2/03/2016$25,000NoneNone 
Ronald Patrick Wimbridge19/06/2015West Swan WA 6055Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Building waste dumped onto vacant land1/03/2016$5,000$469.30None 
Heyden Charles McKenzieEstimated between 01/04/2013 - 5/08/2013Paraburdoo WA 6754Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Up to 700 used tyres dumped onto vacant land9/02/2016$1,000$478.70$8,831 (clean-up) 
Samuel Michael Gossage3/06/2015Canning Mills WA 6111Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Fencing containing asbestos dumped in bushland19/01/2016$10,000$660.30$1,284.80 (clean-up) 
Luke James ChambersBetween
01/11/2015
- 03/11/2015
Coolgardie WA 6429Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Used truck tyres dumped in bushland14/01/2016$2,000$278.70None 
Bruce Richmond MacPhersonBetween 01/05/2014 - 30/09/2014Kookynie WA 6431Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Between 128,000 and 144,000 litres of hypersaline water dumped into a creek system16/11/2015$4,000$278.70None 
Paul William Burge31/10/2014Cowaramup WA 6284Burn Schedule 2 material to cause or allow visible smoke
Regulation 4(1) Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004
Visible smoke discharged into the environment16/11/2015$2,000$278None 
Spent Conviction - cannot identify (the convicted 1)Between 1/01/2014 -29/01/2014Kanowna WA 6431Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Approximately 2.5 tonnes of waste dumped onto a mining tenement22/10/2015$2,500$278.70None 
Spent Conviction - cannot identify (the convicted 2)Between 1/01/2015 -29/01/2014Kanowna WA 6431Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Approximately 2.5 tonnes of waste dumped onto a mining tenement22/10/2015$2,500$278.70None 
JPML Pty LtdBetween 26/09/2014 - 31/12/2014Roebuck WA 6725Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Rubbish dumped1/10/2015$12,500NoneNone 
Spent Conviction - cannot identify11/12/2014Yallingup WA 6282Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Concrete slurry dumped in bushland30/09/2015$1,500$556None 
Spent Conviction - cannot identify2/12/2014Leeming WA 6149Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Demolition waste dumped onto the front yard and driveway of a property25/09/2015$3,000$278$989.45 (clean up) 
Polaris Metals Pty LtdBetween 16/08/2013 - 20/09/2013Carina Iron Ore Mine
Koolyanobbing WA 6427
Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Hypersaline water dumped onto land owned by the Department of Treasury and Finance26/08/2015$12,500NoneNone 
Polaris Metals Pty LtdBetween 16/08/2013 - 20/09/2013Carina Iron Ore Mine
Koolyanobbing WA 6427
Alter method of operation causing emission;
s 53(1)(a) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Hypersaline water discharged onto a waste rock dump at mine site causing an emission26/08/2015$10,000NoneNone 
Travis Ian PetricevichBetween 12/05/2013 and 27/03/2014Pinjar WA 60786 x Dumping waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Demolition waste dumped in bushland18/08/2015$24,000$4,039$1,656.90 (s 99Y order) 
Spent Conviction - cannot identify2/12/2014Leeming WA 6149Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Demolition waste dumped onto the front yard and driveway of a property14/08/2015$3,500$278$989.45 (clean up) 
AngloGold Ashanti Australia LimitedBetween 5/09/2013
- 6/09/2013
Tropicana Gold Mine
Great Victoria Desert (Western Side)
Environmental Harm;
s 50B(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Diesel released into the environment31/07/2015$50,000NoneNone 
Spent Conviction - cannot identify4/08/2014Rockingham WA 6168Causing a premises to become prescribed without approval;
s 52 Environmental Protection Act 1986
Two tanks storing liquid waste were placed at the location, causing the premises to become an unlicensed prescribed premises21/07/2015$2,500None$1,673.10 (laboratory costs) 
Daromi Pty Ltd29/07/2014Rockingham WA 6168Unauthorised Discharge;
Regulation 3(1) Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharges) Regulations 2004
Soil confirmed as contaminated with diesel, motor oil and kerosene21/07/2015$4,000$556None 

2014–15

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Adrian Nicholas WeirEstimated 17/03/2014Middle Swan WA 6056Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Demolition waste dumped on a vacant residential block16/02/2015$7,500$328.70None 
Shark Lake Food Group Pty LtdBetween 13/08/2013- 05/09/2013Myrup WA 645018 x Dumping;
s 49A Environmental Protection Act 1986, or
Unauthorised discharge;
Regulation 3(1) Environmental Protection (Unauthorised Discharge) Regulations 2004
Animal blood waste dumped onto the ground13/01/2015$10,000$328.70None 
Anthony David Radich25/04/2012Pearsall WA 6065Pollution;
s 49(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Pollution caused by contaminating the air with a pesticide, metham sodium, from a market garden20/10/2014$15,000$900None 
Spent Conviction - cannot identify11/03/2014Canning Mills WA 6111Dumping Waste;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Building materials dumped in bushland3/10/2014$12,500$250$181.50 (KABC analytical)
$1,277.10 (clean up)
 
Brownes Foods Operations Pty LtdBetween 27/11/2011- 16/12/2011Brunswick Junction WA 6224Pollution;
s 49(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986 and
Serious environmental harm;
s 50A(2) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Between 70,000 and 140,000 litres of unprocessed milk discharged into a storm water drainage system28/07/2014$10,000$4,134.70None 

2013–14

OffenderDate of offenceAddressChargesSummaryDate of convictionPenaltyLegal costs*Other costs*Media statements
Bradley Peter McLeod Clark12/01/2013Canning Mills WA 6111; and
Hacketts Gully WA 6076
Dumping Waste x 2;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Household waste dumped at two locations9/05/2014$3,000$278None 
Scott Lloyd Douglas Olsen12/01/2013Canning Mills WA 6111; and
Hacketts Gully WA 6076
Dumping Waste x 2;
s 49A(3) Environmental Protection Act 1986
Household waste dumped at two locations9/05/2014$3,000$278None 
Boral Resources (WA) LtdBetween 8/10/2008 - 27/12/2008Morangup WA 6083Unauthorised Clearing of Native Vegetation
s 51C Environmental Protection Act 1986
Approximately 7.19 hectacres of native vegetation cleared without a clearing permit24/03/2014$12,000$328.70None