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WA principal Act consolidating mine safety law: applies to mine operators, managers, supervisors and other duty-holders at mines and mining operations in WA.
The Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA) is the principal legislation governing safety and health at mines in Western Australia. It consolidates duties for mine operators, exploration managers, underground managers, shift bosses, and foremen. It establishes a licensing and inspection regime, improvement notices, and a Mines Safety Account. The current compiled version is 06-g0-00 as at 01 Oct 2024.
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- WA principal Act consolidating mine safety law: applies to mine operators, managers, supervisors and other duty-holders at mines and mining operations in WA.
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- legislation.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 – Principal Act Overview is a WHS requirement set out in Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA). The relevant provision is Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 – Principal Act Overview is a WHS obligation under Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (WA). In short, WA principal Act consolidating mine safety law: applies to mine operators, managers, supervisors and other duty-holders at mines and mining operations in WA.
What changed recently?
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 – Principal Act Overview was last updated on 3 September 2026.
