WA government to bust mining red tape

THE WESTERN Australian government is implementing what it says is the largest overhaul of approvals processes in the state’s history to help mining companies pursue big projects and deliver revenue while commodity prices are hot.

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The WA and QLD governments are working hard to cut red tape, but the Commonwealth EPBC Act remains untouched to date.

WA premier Mark McGowan said the government would allocate $120 million to streamlining state environmental approvals.