Statutory Review on Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA)

A statutory review of the operation and effectiveness of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA) has been conducted by Commissioner Stephen Kenner of the WA Industrial Relations Commission.

Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Norman Moore, said although a statutory review of the Act was not required until after December 1, 2009 it was determined that it was appropriate to bring the review forward so that a number of important studies could be considered as part of the review.

“Commissioner Kenner made a total of 119 recommendations in the report that can be broadly divided into recommendations about the role and operation of the regulator, and recommendations about the Mines Safety Inspection Act and its administration,” Minister Moore said.

There are 4 recommendations (recommendations 76-79) put forward by Commissioner Kenner that apply directly Mine Surveying, one of which is that the Mine Survey Board include an oral assessment or interview of all applicants for the Authorised Mine Surveyor’s Certificate. Detailed information can be found on pages 272-283.

Commissioner Kenner's report was tabled in Parliament on April 8, 2009 and will be carefully considered by the Government.

To view the report, simply click

http://www.wairc.wa.gov.au/Files/DiscussionPapers/MI_Act_KennerReview1994.pdf

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