Acting on feedback from industry, Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has asked the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to streamline administrative procedures to the maximum extent possible to support the mining sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The resulting changes and new or revised guidance will ensure continuity of service for important functions involving industry.
A key focus is encouraging stakeholders to use DMIRS’ online services rather than lodging physical documents.
For example, DMIRS will accept electronic signatures on documents, which are not required to be witnessed or sworn, and other tenement-related documents will be emailed where possible.
This announcement follows the McGowan Government reducing the Mines Safety Levy, from 21 cents per billable hour to 17 cents, to provide relief to mining companies from July 1.
For more information on the changes, visit https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/About-Us-Careers/DMIRS-makes-administrative-26978.aspx
