For stakeholders, the benefits of engagement include the opportunity to have their issues heard and contribute to the decision-making process.
The following engagement principles are used when conducting our business:
Inclusive – We understand and acknowledge stakeholders’ views and consider the issues from their perspective, and be clear and open in our communications.
Relevant – We are risk-based and adaptive, and continuously adjusting our focus in response to changing circumstances, seeking the best outcome for the people of Western Australia.
Responsive – We keep stakeholders informed of issues that affect them by providing transparent, timely, consistent and accessible information and feedback, and engage in a manner that encourages mutual trust and respect.
Stakeholders are individuals, groups or organisations affected, directly or indirectly, by our activities and those that affect our activities. These include the broader community, internal staff, communities affected by mining or petroleum activities, local State and federal governments, community groups, Aboriginal communities and industry groups.
View the closed draft public consultations for the department.
| Draft for public consultation | Summary | Date closing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Code of Practice: Road and traffic management at Western Australian mines | The Work Health and Safety Commission and Mining and Petroleum Advisory Committee are now inviting public submissions on the draft Code of practice: Road and traffic management at Western Australian mines. This Code provides guidance to assist a person conducting a business or undertaking, including the mine operator, to meet the requirements of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 in relation to planning, designing, constructing and maintaining roads and vehicle operations on a mine site. The Code focuses on ensuring effective traffic management controls are used within mine sites in Western Australia. It provides guidance on:
This Code should be read by those who have functions and responsibilities for planning, designing, implementing and maintaining roads or vehicle operations on a mine site. Unless advised by the submitter, all submissions may be collectively made available to the public in a consultation summary. Published submissions will be verbatim with the submitter listed. | Submissions close 5.00 pm Friday, 15 August 2025 Please use the Public Consultation Submission sheet to make a written submission. All queries and written submissions can be sent via email to wspublications@demirs.wa.gov.au | Open |
| Consultation open for guidance on the Criteria for Assessment of petroleum and geothermal exploration permits. | Stakeholder comments are being sought on a draft guideline for the criteria for assessment of petroleum and geothermal energy exploration permits. | Feedback submissions close Thursday, 26 June 2025. All queries and written submissions can be sent via email to petroleum.titles@demirs.wa.gov.au | Open |
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