Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Hydraulic Fracturing) Regulations 2017.

Thee Regulations prohibit hydraulic fracturing in certain areas of the State; these include the metropolitan region; the Peel region; the South West region; the Dampier Peninsula hydraulic fracturing ban area; a national park as defined in the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 section 3; a public drinking water source area; an area that is within 2 km of a public drinking water source area; an iconic natural heritage place. Exception is made for existing petroleum authority area for which is establish a moratorium period.