Queensland Mines Inspectorate
OrganisationReferenced in 2 bills
Mines Legislation (Resources Safety) Amendment Bill 2017
This bill strengthens safety and health laws for Queensland mines in response to the re-emergence of black lung disease. It delivers 15 improvements including higher penalties, proactive duties on company directors, a new civil penalty regime, mandatory safety systems for small opal and gem mines, and broader inspector powers.
7/9/2017· Lapsed· Hon Dr A Lynham MP
Work & EmploymentHealth
Coal Mining Safety and Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
This bill amends coal mining safety laws and several resources Acts. It provides practical exceptions to the requirement that safety-critical position holders at coal mines must be directly employed by the mine operator, and creates a rent deferral scheme for critical minerals mining leases.
12/10/2022· PASSED· Hon S Stewart MP
Work & EmploymentBusiness & EconomyEnvironment
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