Coal mining
IndustryReferenced in 2 bills
Resources Safety and Health Queensland Bill 2019
This bill creates Resources Safety and Health Queensland as an independent statutory body to regulate safety in Queensland's mining, quarrying, explosives and petroleum industries. It implements recommendations from the Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis inquiry, separating the safety regulator from the government department that promotes the mining industry.
4/9/2019· PASSED with amendment· Hon A Lynham
Work & EmploymentHealth
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Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
This bill strengthens workplace safety in Queensland's resources sector by introducing industrial manslaughter offences, while also improving mine rehabilitation oversight, streamlining regulatory processes, and protecting energy and water consumers.
4/2/2020· PASSED with amendment· Hon A Lynham MP
Work & EmploymentEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
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