Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Bill 2006
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 20 September 2006general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Bill 2006, designed to implement a national water efficiency scheme. The committee examined the bill's provisions, its alignment with uniform legislation principles, and potential impacts. It raised concerns about imprisonment penalties for certain offences.
Impact
Manufacturers and suppliers of water-using products in WA will be affected by the mandatory labelling and standards. Consumers will have more information to make water-efficient choices. The bill aims to conserve water and reduce energy consumption.
environmentutilitiesconstructionpublic_sectorwater efficiencyWELS schemewater labellingwater standardsuniform legislationparliamentary reviewimprisonment penaltiesright to silencewater conservationwater consumption
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