Lauren Shave

DEMIRS releases consultation draft for FIFO workers' psychosocial hazards code. Learn about potential impacts on WA resources industry practices. Read now.

Australia’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum kicks off today in Kalgoorlie for its 33rd year with 2,000+ delegates, 66 presentations, and key themes on sustainability and investment trends.

In the recent decision of Munkara v Santos NA Barossa Pty Ltd (No 3) [2024] FCA 9, the Federal Court has set the standard of proof required to support an assertion that a particular project is likely to cause a significant risk to Aborigina…

The repeal of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACHA) and reintroduction of an amended Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA) is underway following the Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 passing the Legislative …

WA’s ‘new’ Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 has been introduced to Parliament.  Many questions remain unanswered. However, the key issue is the extent to which the WA Government’s position on heritage protection has…

Today the WA Premier announced the repeal of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) and a return to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA).

Disclaimer: The DPLH released some further draft ACH Regulations on 17 April 2023 relating to a variety of matters. Material omissions still remain. This article will be updated once more substantive information has been released. To ensure…

The law in Western Australia has for some time confirmed that applicants for exploration licences do not need to provide statements that specify a plan for the full 5 year term: Re Warden Brown; ex parte Eldorado Resources and Aberfoyle Res…