Changes to DEMIRS’ websites

In the upcoming months, you will start to notice a different look for the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s (DEMIRS) web presence.

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We are aligning our website information and services with the other WA government services on WA.gov.au, providing a contemporary and consistent user experience. 

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As we currently have multiple separate websites offering a range of online services, this migration is being staged over several months to ensure a smooth transition.

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DEMIRS is committed to providing quality services to our community efficiently and effectively and we recognise our web presence plays an essential role in achieving this.

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While the look of our website has changed, it will still contain the same information and the department’s online services remain open for business. If you have specific subject or program pages bookmarked you may need to update these as our pages are updated. You can continue to access information through www.demirs.wa.gov.au and our contact points are the same. 

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Programme of Work and rehabilitation guidance released

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) has released guidelines for preparing a Programme of Work application and the rehabilitation of exploration disturbances.

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The Programme of Work Guidance and Exploration Rehabilitation Guidance was finalised following 10 weeks of public consultation.

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The Response to Submissions is now available.

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In conjunction with release of the guidelines, the department will be implementing changes to its Schedule of Standard Conditions to clarify its expectations for rehabilitation timing and practices. These new conditions are outlined in the Information Sheet on New Standard Conditions and will be imposed on all new mining tenements when granted.

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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage reforms look back to go forward

Last night the Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 passed the Western Australian Legislative Council.  The passage of this legislation means the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1971 will shortly return into force, with commencement expected in the middle of November this year.

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The Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 was the legislative instrument to amend the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (1972 Act) and repeal the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (2021 Act).

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No amendments were made to the Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 since its introduction to Parliament on 8 August. This is despite efforts by the Opposition to introduce a significance test and clarification on the standing necessary for new information.

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