New Rehabilitation and Liability Rules for Mine and Quarry Operators
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment (Financial Assurance) Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Related bodies corporate and former licence holders may be held liable for 'call backs' regarding declared mine land.
The State of Victoria, government departments, and local councils are exempt from these call-back liabilities.
Mine and quarry licence holders, including former holders, must report prescribed events related to exploration, mining, or rehabilitation.
Persons acting under a remedial direction do not need to seek work approval under section 39.
The Minister must pay all money received under a remedial direction into the Fund.
The Minister can use the Fund to pay for rehabilitation actions or return remaining balances to the payer.