Legislative Council
Fifty-First Parliament, Second Session (51-2)
51
2
Parliament of South Australia
Legislative Council
published
Question Time
Mineral Exploration
MINERAL EXPLORATION
The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY
Legislative Council
Leader of the Opposition
MINERAL EXPLORATION
In reply to the Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (21 November 2007).
The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY
Legislative Council
Minister for Police
Minister for Mineral Resources Development
Minister for Urban Development and Planning
MINERAL EXPLORATION
The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning): Consultation on the Issues Paper on the proposed Short-Term Amendments to the Mining Act 1971 has been extensively undertaken through direct consultation with key peak industry bodies, non-government organisations and environmental special interest groups. Legal firms who deal extensively with the resources industry, the general community and relevant Government agencies have also been extensively consulted. Below is the list of all organisations and individuals actively consulted.
- The Advertiser Newspaper
- The Government Gazette
- Port Augusta Transcontinental
- Ceduna West Coast Sentinel
- Coober Pedy Regional Times
- Millicent South Eastern Times
- Murray Valley Standard
- Strathalbyn Southern Argus
- Yorke Peninsula Country Times
- Kangaroo Island Islander
- Whyalla News
- Port Pirie Flinders News
- Burra Broadcaster
| Mr Jason KuchelChief Executive OfficerSA Chamber of Mines & Energy Inc |
The Executive OfficerCement, Concrete & Aggregates Aust—Extractive Industries Committee SA |
| PresidentLocal Government Association of SA |
Mr David MoyleConservation Council of SA |
| Executive OfficerThe Wilderness Society |
Mr David NoonanAustralian Conversation Foundation |
| Chief ExecutiveDepartment of Water, Land & Biodiversity Conservation |
Chief ExecutiveDepartment of Justice |
| Ms Joslene MazelExecutive DirectorAboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division |
Mr Warren McCannChief ExecutiveDepartment for the Premier & Cabinet |
| Mr Ashley WatsonPiper Alderman Lawyers |
Chief ExecutiveDepartment of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure |
| Chief ExecutiveDepartment of Treasury & Finance |
Ms Carol VincentGeneral ManagerSA Farmers Federation |
| The SecretaryEnvironment Institute of Australia SA Division |
Mr Ewan VickeryMinter Ellison Lawyers |
| Ms Stevie AustinManager, State & National PolicyStrategic Policy DivisionDepartment of Water, Land & Biodiversity Conservation |
Ms Jenny HartAssistantCrownSolicitorNative Title SectionCrown Solicitor's Office |
| Executive DirectorAust Petroleum Production & Exploration Association |
Mr George McKenzieFinlaysons Lawyers |
| Mr Mark McGeoughChairpersonResources Industry Development Board Minerals and Energy Resources PIRSA |
Mr Parry AgiusExecutive OfficerNative Title UnitAboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc. |
| Ms Sharon BertholiniState ManagerNational Native Title Tribunal |
Dr Andrew CannonSenior MagistrateAdelaide Magistrates Court |
| Mr Stephen KennyCamatta Lempens Pty Ltd Lawyers |
Mr Michael SteeleHunt & Hunt Lawyers |
| Mr Greg LeamannDirector, National Parks & WildlifeDepartment of Environment & Heritage |
ChairpersonEconomic Development BoardTerrace Towers |
| Mr Simon StrettonCrown Solicitor |
The DirectorEnvironment Protection Authority |
| Mr Frank CongdonAndersons Solicitors |
Mr Kym LoechelGem and Mineral Club of SA |
| Ms Emma CovacevichEnergy Resources GroupClayton Utz |
Mr Josh BirdNative Title and Land Rights BranchATSIC |
| Mr Graham WebsterAlexandrina Council |
General ManagerAustralian Mines & Metals Association |
| Ms Jennifer Corkhill |
Mr Peter Tapley |
| Mr Mark BolduanMining Titles ConsultantHetherington Exploration and Mining Title Services Pty Ltd |
Ms Candy ScownDeputy ChairResidents for a Future Strathalbyn Inc |
| Mr John SweepLawyer |
Mr Julian MurrayMurray Land Consultants Woodend |
| Mr Alex BloodSenior Environmental ScientistGolder Associates |
Ms Georgina GreenScientific OfficerNature Conservation Council of SA |
| Mr Richard BradshawJohnston Withers, Solicitors |
Ms Frances EardleyAllens Arthur Robinson Lawyers |
| Mr Andrew CorlettoPresident AMPLA SA BranchC/- Kelly & Co |
Ms Melissa ZillmannA/Senior Policy AdvisorBureau of Mining and PetroleumDepartment Natural Resources, Mines & Energy |
| Mr Allan HolmesChief ExecutiveDepartment for Environment & Heritage |
Mr Elmer EvansManager, Assessment BranchPlanning SA |
| Mr Simon HowesPrincipal Planner, LegislationPlanning SA |
Mr Peter NolanChief Executive OfficerCivil Contractors Federation |
| Mr Barry LindnerSecretarySA Opal Miners Association Inc. |
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It is the role of Government to make, administer and enforce the laws of the State. It is expected that Government would reasonably consult with relevant stakeholders who may be impacted by amendments to such laws. In this case, the resources industry has been adequately consulted through their peak industry bodies, direct advertisements in state and regional newspapers and the PIRSA website. The cost of advertising was $2,070. With regards to the supplementary question in relation to the Mining Industry, PIRSA corresponds with 565 different tenement holders on a six-monthly basis.