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Regulation

Iron ore, gold royalties driving WA's economic strength

“WA would be unrecognisable without mining”, says CMEWA

19 December 2025

'Pivotal shift' as WA passes state development laws

The State Development Act 2025 was formally passed on Tuesday

17 December 2025

Platform set for accelerated project approvals as State Development Bill passes

Marketed as the biggest changes since 1952

12 December 2025

Hellyer Gold Mines chief executive Graham Cox (centre).

Hellyer accuses Tassie government of corruption over mine shutdown

Claims the right to pursue “damages exceeding $100 million”

02 December 2025

The Local Government Amendment (Rating of Certain Mining Licences) Bill 2025 was passed this week.

WA passes law preventing rates on miscellaneous licences

The debate over local government rates has now been settled

14 November 2025

Queensland minister for natural resources and mines Dale Last (centre).

Study suggests approvals in NWQ can be cut by up to two years

Points to the importance of the Critical Minerals Zone and its vanadium potential

12 September 2025

The initiatives aim to support responsible growth and boost industry confidence.

WA hits the gas on mining approvals

Three key initiatives aimed at streamlining regulation rolled out this week

11 September 2025

Cook unveils sweeping State Development bill

‘Landmark’ legislation represents biggest reforms since 1952

08 September 2025

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