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NSW cuts exploration red tape

NEW South Wales has replaced 158 onerous and duplicative exploration conditions across its minerals, coal and petroleum sectors with 13 standard conditions to boost industry.

Marion Lopez
New South Wales has enforced a simpler regulatory framework for cross-sector exploration with just 13 conditions.

New South Wales has enforced a simpler regulatory framework for cross-sector exploration with just 13 conditions.

The reforms cut costs and approvals processing time for the resources sector and extend exploration licence terms to five years. They are also risk-based to promote stronger industry accountability....

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