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ARTICLE · 14 SEPTEMBER 2013

Queensland mine safety framework released for comment - time to have your say

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It outlines the proposed options to improve mine safety and health and regulatory consistency with other jurisdictions.

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources
Shae McCartney
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The long-awaited Queensland Mine Safety Framework Regulatory Impact Statement has finally been released for consultation. It outlines the Queensland Government's proposed options to improve mining safety and health and develop greater regulatory consistency with the other States and Territories.

Two options for mine safety in Queensland

While four options were considered only the following two options have been put out for comment:

  • retention of Queensland's two mining safety and health Acts (covering coal and metalliferous mining and quarrying), plus amendments based on provisions from the National Harmonised Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Model Act) and additional provisions (both those considered core and non-core) from the National Mine Safety Framework that improve safety and consistency; OR

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