Open consultations
Effective and ongoing stakeholder engagement enables better planned and more informed policies, projects and services including a greater understanding and management of issues and potential risks. 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.
| Draft for public consultation | Summary | Date closing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion Paper: Mining Development and Closure Proposals and Approvals Statements |
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on its Mining Development and Closure Proposals (MDCP) and Approvals Statements Discussion Paper. The Mining Amendment Act 2022 (Amendment Act) amended the Mining Act 1978, with the purpose of simplifying the activity approval processes for the mining sector. Two key changes were introduced by the Amendment Act, which will increase the efficiency of applications and assessments of mining activities and allow for easier administration of compliance with conditions of approval: the introduction of MDCPs and Approvals Statements. A MDCP will be a single application document that only captures information required for assessment of a proposed mining operation. An Approvals Statement will function as a single source identifying all approved activities and corresponding conditions on a tenement or suite of tenements. The discussion paper provides an overview of the MDCP and Approvals Statement framework, as well as the types of information that may be included in an MDCP and recorded on an Approvals Statement. The department will provide a response to each submission received on this paper, which will be collectively published in a response to submissions document. Submissions will be published verbatim, with the submitter listed. |
The Discussion Paper will be available for public comment until close of business 5pm on Tuesday, 1 August (Consultation open for 12 weeks) | Any queries and feedback can be sent via email to REC.Consultation@dmirs.wa.gov.au. |
| Draft Guidelines – Marking out for conversion applications under section 105(2) of the Mining Act 1978 |
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking comment from stakeholders and interested parties on the Draft Guidelines – Marking out for conversion applications under section 105(2) of the Mining Act 1978. The guidelines provide information to licence holders on the application of sections 105(2)-(4) included in the Act through the Mining Amendment Act (No.2) 2022 which came into effect on 2 November 2022. The amendments to the marking out provisions for conversion applications ensure licence holders do not lose priority to the land due to circumstances outside their control. The guidelines provide examples to demonstrate the application of sections 105(2)-(4) for conversion applications lodged without first marking out the land in particular circumstances where it is not possible for the land to be accessed for the purpose of marking out. Marking out of the application is required when access to the land becomes available. The department will provide a response to each submission received. All submissions will be collectively published and made available to the public in a response to submissions document. Submissions will be published verbatim, with the submitter listed. |
Close of business Friday 21 July 2023. | All queries, comments or requests for an information session can be sent by email to RTD.Consultation@dmirs.wa.gov.au. |
For previous consultations conducted by the Department, please visit https://www.dmirs.wa.gov.au/content/closed-consultations
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