20-843: The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions ( DBCA ) is the Western Australian government department responsible for managing lands and waters described in the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 , the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987 , the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006 , the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Act 1998 , and the Zoological Parks Authority Act 2001 , and implementing
40-542: A pest animal and weed control program that included 4 million hectares of conservation reserves and State forests baited for feral animal control, as well as weed control on more than 89 million hectares of unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves. There are a number of internationally recognised biodiversity hotspots within Western Australia and in particular in the south west of the state. Parks and Wildlife Service also manages two long-distance trails:
60-483: A range of specialist equipment and emergency response vehicles. This included pumpers and tankers and other equipment relating to operations involving search and rescue and firefighting . Parks and Wildlife Service has 3 types of uniforms: Government of Western Australia The Government of Western Australia is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of Western Australia . It
80-553: A satisfaction rating above 85 per cent, a figure it had achieved for more than 10 consecutive years. Volunteers continued in 2017–18 to make a significant contribution to the Department's work, with the number of Parks and Wildlife Service registered volunteers reaching 15,797, of whom 5657 contributed 781,766 hours to projects across the State. Parks and Wildlife is responsible for the wildlife conservation project Western Shield ,
100-1124: A system of subordinate courts, but the High Court of Australia and other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under the ambit of the Australian Constitution. As of 6 November 2023 , the following individuals serve as government ministers, at the pleasure of the King, represented by the Governor of Western Australia . All ministers and are members of the Parliament of Western Australia. Premier Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade Minister for Public Sector Management Minister for Federal-State Relations Deputy Premier Treasurer Minister for Transport Minister for Tourism Minister for Finance Minister for Commerce Minister for Women's Interests Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Innovation and
120-766: Is also commonly referred to as the WA Government or the Western Australian Government . The Government of Western Australia, a parliamentary constitutional monarchy , was formed in 1890 as prescribed in its Constitution , as amended from time to time. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901 , Western Australia has been a state of the Commonwealth of Australia , and the Constitution of Australia regulates its relationship with
140-492: Is also the state's largest holiday resort, attracting 734,637 visitors per year during the financial year 2017-18 (+14% year growth). During that period, the Visitor Centre checked in 24,670 visitors to RIA-managed accommodation. The Rottnest sustainability action plan defines a set of short to long-term sustainability goals for the island community. As an example, this last financial year was the first year that zero water
160-561: Is an A Class Reserve situated in the Indian Ocean , 18 kilometres west of Fremantle , and includes 3,800 hectares of Marine Reserve with five sanctuary zones. The island is 11 kilometres long and 4.5 kilometres at its widest point. It has 63 sheltered beaches and 20 bays with a land area of 1,900 hectares. Rottnest Island is one of the most popular recreation and holiday destinations in Western Australia, valued for its scenic natural environment with iconic protected quokka population. It
180-535: Is located 8 km (5 mi) directly west of the Perth central business district , its western border less than one kilometre from the Indian Ocean . To the east, Perry Lakes reserve is directly adjacent to the park. The hilly topography allows views of both the city and ocean. The Perth City Council established Bold Park in 1936. It was named after William E. Bold on 14 November 1944, who served as town clerk from 1900 to 1944 (the longest serving town clerk in
200-765: The Parliament of Western Australia , which consists of King Charles III , represented by the Governor of Western Australia , and the two Houses, the Western Australian Legislative Council (the upper house) and the Western Australian Legislative Assembly (the lower house). Executive power rests formally with the Executive Council , which consists of all ministers and is presided over by the governor. The Governor, as representative of
220-521: The 1,000 km Bibbulmun Track for walkers, and the 1,000 km Munda Biddi Trail for mountain bikes. An important duty of the Department (with the help of the Forest Products Commission crews) is to be responsible for bushfire prevention and suppression on its lands as well as fire prevention in unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves. This includes: conducting controlled burns to reduced fuel load, and research into
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#1732791933670240-587: The Commonwealth. Under the Australian Constitution, Western Australia ceded legislative and judicial supremacy to the Commonwealth, but retained powers in all matters not in conflict with the Commonwealth. Western Australia is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system , a form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom . Legislative power rests with
260-751: The Crown, is the formal repository of power, which is exercised by him or her on the advice of the Premier of Western Australia and the Cabinet. The Premier and Ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Western Australia and
280-1669: The Digital Economy Minister for Science Minister for Medical Research Minister assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade Minister for Culture and the Arts Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for International Education Minister for Heritage Attorney-General Minister for Electoral Affairs Minister for Police Minister for Corrective Services Minister for Racing and Gaming Minister for Defence Industry Minister for Veterans Issues Minister for Hydrogen Energy Minister for Education Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister for Training and Workforce Development Minister for Water Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Health Minister for Mental Health Minister for Planning Minister for Lands Minister for Housing Minister for Homelessness Minister for Regional Development Minister for Disability Services Minister for Fisheries Minister for Seniors and Ageing Minister for Volunteering Minister for Energy Minister for Environment Minister for Climate Change Minister for Early Childhood Education Minister for Child Protection Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister for Community Services Minister for Mines and Petroleum Minister for Ports Minister for Road Safety Minister assisting
300-456: The Minister for Transport Minister for Local Government Minister for Youth Minister assisting the Minister for Training and Workforce Development Minister for Agriculture and Food Minister for Forestry Minister for Small Business Bold Park Bold Park is a 437-hectare (1,080-acre) urban bushland area in the suburb of City Beach , in Perth , Western Australia. It
320-544: The Parks and Wildlife Service has management responsibilities in: As of 30 June 2018 the total area under Parks and Wildlife's care is 31,590,422 hectares (78,061,630 acres). The land area managed by the Department (25,001,213 ha) is about 9.45 per cent of the land area of Western Australia . WA national parks and reserves had 20.39 million visitors in 2017–18, with a visitor satisfaction level of 92.5 per cent. Each year, Parks and Wildlife and its predecessors aimed for
340-614: The behaviour and effects of bushfires. The Department achieved 218,965 hectares of prescribed burning in the south-west forest regions in 2017–18, marking the first time the nominal target of 200,000 hectares was achieved in consecutive years since 1996–97. A further 4,692,079 hectares was burnt in the Department's other six regions: the Kimberley , Pilbara , Goldfields , Mid West , Wheatbelt and South Coast . Departmental staff attended and monitored 688 bushfires, which burnt approximately 2,780,972 hectares in 2017–18. Rottnest Island
360-440: The council's history). Bold Park is located on a calcareous coastal plain . Limestone formations in the park were quarried to provide stone for the growing population of Perth . The 640-person-capacity Quarry Amphitheatre uses quarry walls for acoustics and shelter. Bold Park was recognised as an A-class reserve on 10 August 1998. Since 2000, the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) has managed Bold Park (along with
380-762: The state's conservation and environment legislation and regulations. The Department reports to the Minister for Environment and the Minister for Tourism. DBCA was formed on 1 July 2017 by the merger of the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW), the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority , the Zoological Parks Authority and the Rottnest Island Authority . The former DPaW became the Parks and Wildlife Service . The Formerly Department of Parks and Wildlife. As of September 2018
400-714: Was extracted from the Wadjemup Aquifer. The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) is responsible for the care, control and management of Bold Park and Kings Park , including the Western Australian Botanic Garden. The Perth Zoo has a notable expertise in conservation, research, animal husbandry, community engagement and education. In 2017–18, the Perth Zoo: Earlier forms of nature conservation in Western Australia were under: The Department maintained and coordinated
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