Bill paves way for first rehabilitation commissioner
Legislation has passed to establish Queensland’s first mining industry rehabilitation commissioner. The measure was part of the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
Legislation has passed to establish Queensland’s first mining industry rehabilitation commissioner. The measure was part of the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
There’s pressure on Glencore to commit to the future of the Mount Isa Mines’ copper smelter. A four year extension is due for review this
Cairns business is maintaining pressure on the State Government to deliver an economic recovery plan. The priority is to keep local businesses open and the
Mining magnate Clive Palmer is facing charges of fraud and breaches of directors’ duties over multimillion-dollar fund transfers in 2013. The matter was mentioned in
The State Government is continuing to roll out its security of payment reforms for the construction industry amid Opposition accusations that it has been dragging
The miners’ union has claimed a victory in its battle against BHP over its Operations Services workforce conditions. The Fair Work Commission this week upheld
In accordance with the applicable event provisions under the Planning Act 2016, the Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick MP has extended timeframes
The Northern Australia Committee has commenced an inquiry into miner Rio Tinto’s destruction of the Indigenous heritage sites at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia. The
Legislation introduced into Parliament today brings a new suite of Queensland mine rehabilitation regulations and establishment of an independent statutory position of Rehabilitation Commissioner. Environment
New Hope Group has slammed ‘unfathomable’ hold-ups over its New Acland Stage 3 coal mine plans after meeting with the State Government last week to
The mining industry will be able to create more jobs more quickly thanks to a federal commitment to slash delays in environmental approvals, a peak
The Supreme Court in Brisbane has ruled in Clive Palmer’s favour over a bid by Queensland Nickel liquidators to have him pay $102 million in
Four senior miners with more than 70 combined years of experience have joined Queensland’s Board of Examiners. Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham today announced the
Incitec Pivot says it has implemented a raft of measures to prevent further spills after a sulphuric acid release which saw a subsidiary fined $45,000.
A Federal Court ruling on ‘permanent casual’ work has confirmed some of those roles should attract entitlements such as paid annual leave. Mining union the CFMEU
New mine safety laws passed in Queensland Parliament today, with executives facing up to 20 years’ jail if Queensland mine and quarry workers die because
Pembroke Resources has received key federal approvals for its $1 billion Olive Downs coking coal project, south-east of Moranbah in Central Queensland. The final approvals
Clive Palmer’s proposed Galilee Coal Project is facing a new legal challenge on human rights grounds. The Environmental Defenders Office said the case – brought