Mines safety legislation (metalliferous, extractives and opal mines)
New safety legislation for mines
The Mine Health and Safety Act 2004 and Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2007 came into force on 1 September 2008. The legislation is intended to protect the health, safety and welfare of people working in the NSW metalliferous, extractive and opal mining industries.
The Mine Health and Safety Act 2004 and Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2007 replace the Mines Inspection Act 1901 and Mines Inspection General Rule 2000, which were repealed on 1 September 2008.
Links to legislation
Click on the links below to access current versions of the NSW legislation. To view the entire Act or Regulation after clicking the link, click on the tab labelled Whole title on the legislation page.
- Mine Health and Safety Act 2004
- Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2007
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
Resources and forms
Access resources and forms for Guidance Notes, Technical References, notification forms, etc.
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