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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.

Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) (PDF - 439k)

Submission DR97 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Draft leading practice 6.1 is aligned with and supported by findings in the interim report of the independent review of the EPBC Act. ... The water trigger reform option provided in the Independent review report – namely, that the trigger should only

Date received: 2 Oct 2020

Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) (PDF - 487k)

Submission DR91 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


APPEA is closely engaged with the current independent review of the EPBC Act, led by Professor Graeme Samuel. ... to achieve the efficiency goals of this process and APPEA notes the ongoing progress of the current Independent Review of the EPBC Act6.

Date received: 4 Sep 2020

Fortescue Metals Group (PDF - 797k)

Submission DR92 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Process-driven legislation creates opportunities for regulators to make invalid administrative decisions that open the door for judicial review. ... At the same time, deemed decisions should be subject to limited merits review.

Date received: 4 Sep 2020

Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDAustralia) (PDF - 348k)

Submission DR89 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


and address weak (including non-compliant) performance; and. • a review of a company’s negative press coverage. ... Regular independent review and evaluation of regulatory frameworks and objectives drives continuous improvement and ensures they

Date received: 31 Aug 2020

Resources Law Network (PDF - 527k)

Submission DR76 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


outcomes. p190. Little rehabilitation and decommissioning has taken place.S everal recent reviews and. ... p208-. 209. Importance of ‘ecologically sustainable’. 46 As noted in the earlier submission by Resources Law Network, the Commission’s.

Date received: 21 Aug 2020

Queensland Resources Council (QRC) (PDF - 708k)

Submission DR81 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


June 2020) Independent Review of the EPBC Act Interim Report, Page 1 19 Samuel, G. ... June 2020) Independent Review of the EPBC Act Interim Report, Page 61 20 Samuel, G.

Date received: 21 Aug 2020

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) (PDF - 383k)

Submission DR68 for Resources Sector Regulation View full list


Most recently, the Aboriginal Land Commissioner, the Hon John Mansfield, conducted an independent review of Part IV4 addressing inter alia the extent to which legislative amendments made in 2006 promoted economic ... 4Mansfield (2013) Report on Review

Date received: 31 Jul 2020

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

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