The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) has developed a suite of proposed legislative amendments to address the recommendations arising from the 10-year statutory review of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012 (MRF Act).
In this initial discussion paper, eight legislative amendments to the MRF Act across five broader topics have been proposed to:
- enable greater flexibility from drawing from the Mining Rehabilitation Fund in response to extraordinary events (addressing Recommendation 10);
- establish a requirement for a future statutory review (addressing Recommendation 11);
- refine the operation of reassessments (addressing Recommendation 13);
- clarify the operation and administration of the Abandoned Mines Program (addressing Recommendation 15); and
- realign the service of notices for dual mining authorisation holders (addressing Recommendation 16).
The department is now inviting public feedback on the proposed legislative amendments, with the consultation period spanning 12 weeks. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the discussion paper, consider the proposals put forward and provide submissions via email to REC.Consultation@dmpe.wa.gov.au.
When considering their responses, stakeholders may find the Review of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund a useful reference.
Please ensure the proposal and recommendation being referenced is clearly identifiable.
The closing date for submissions is 04/02/2027 at 4pm AWST. No extensions of time will be granted.
A response will be provided to each submission received. Following the conclusion of stakeholder consultation, all submissions will be collectively published and made publicly available in a response to submissions document. Submissions will be published verbatim, with the submitter listed and a departmental response provided against each individual comment.
The department will consider all submissions received to refine and finalise the suite of proposed legislative amendments before putting it forward for State Government consideration.
DMPE thanks all stakeholders for their considered input into the process.
