Resources sector regulation

The draft report was released on 24 March 2020. With study participants focused on COVID-19 responses, consultation on the draft report was deferred and study timelines — including the closing date for receipt of submissions — extended to ensure opportunity to provide input. Written submissions were due by 21 August 2020.

The Commission released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission. It set out some of the issues and questions the Commission identified as relevant to the early stage of the study.

Participants should have provided evidence to support their views, including data and specific examples where possible. Initial submissions were due by 31 October 2019.

This study examined regulations affecting business investment in the resources sector in Australia, identified issues and leading practice approaches to addressing them. The Commission consulted with industry participants, government agencies and other interested parties.