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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Resources Law Network (RLN) (PDF - 339k)

Submission 22 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


have meant what used to be necessary development of local capacity (jobs, businesses,. ... renewables) is a vitally important activity for any society. The Network members also.

Date received: 31 Oct 2019

Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) (PDF - 656k)

Submission 11 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


to measure success. For example, the 2017 independent review of the EPBC Act water trigger found the additional. ... assessments required under regulatory processes. 17. Hunter. S, Independent review of the water trigger legislation, prepared for the

Date received: 1 Nov 2019

INPEX (PDF - 4813k)

Submission 34 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


INPEX acknowledges that this review was initiated by the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, Treasurer. ... Decision makers are accountable. • Regulators are independent. • Regulators are adequately resourced and have necessary capabilities.

Date received: 8 Nov 2019

Rio Tinto (PDF - 531k)

Submission 26 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Investment in mining projects creates jobs and delivers royalties and economic benefits for the whole country. ... Page 15 of 22. requirements are unclear. For instance, a review of the Australian Jobs Act 2013, published in November 2018, found that in

Date received: 6 Nov 2019

Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) (PDF - 2597k)

Submission 40 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Australian Government response to the report of the independent review of the EPBC Act (2011), responses to recommendations 6 and 8. ... community involvement in decision making is the ability to seek independent review through third.

Date received: 8 Oct 2019

NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) (PDF - 3053k)

Submission 28 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


review, compliance with government policy and recommendation for approval from the Planning Department and multiple government agencies, the independent determination body is ignoring the assessments, peer reviews and recommendations and making

Date received: 4 Nov 2019