Western Australia is moving closer to allowing “human composting” as an alternative to conventional burial, according to reports from The West Australian and PerthNow. Both outlets describe the proposal as a “greener” approach that turns a deceased person into compost that can be used as plant feed. The coverage says the measure is being introduced as part of the state’s efforts to offer a different end-of-life option, alongside existing burial practices. The articles also note that the plan has drawn a comment from the WA premier, who characterizes it as “a bit weird,” reflecting public reaction to the concept. While the reports agree on the premise and the government’s framing of composting as an environmentally oriented alternative, they do not provide detailed legislative timelines, technical process specifics, or final outcomes of any votes. Overall, the common thread is that WA is considering legislation to enable human composting and to position it as a modern substitute for traditional burial.