Mineral Exploration

257 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO ().26 March 2023). Can the Minister for Energy and Mining

1. Provide a breakdown of the number and titles of staff within the department responsible for approving mineral exploration licences?

2. Provide a breakdown of the number and titles of staff within the department responsible for the ongoing monitoring and regulation of granted mineral exploration licences?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Energy and Mining has advised:

Executive Director Mineral Resources; Deputy Executive Director Mineral Resources; Director Mineral Exploration; Director Mining Regulation; Director Resource Policy and Engagement; Mining Registrar; Manager—Exploration Assessment; Senior Geologist—Exploration Assessment; Exploration Assessment Officer—Exploration Assessment; Assessment and Compliance Officer; Manager, Exploration Data; Exploration Project Officer; Manager Exploration Regulation; Principal Assessment Officer (Mining and Exploration); Senior Environmental Officer (x2); Environmental Officer; and Senior Geoscientist.