A few weeks ago, CME launched its Economic and Contribution Survey and opened the portal for data collection. The survey is an important part of CME’s advocacy and goes towards the compilation of our annual Economic Contribution Factsheets, offering an accessible and digestible summary of the mining and resources sector’s critical contributions to national, state, and local economies. The factsheets and headline figures are launched to attract mainstream media coverage, and a copy of last year’s factsheets can be accessed here.
To thank our members for their participation, we are also pleased to announce CME will be offering a charitable donation incentive for surveys completed on time. For every member company survey submitted by the survey deadline (Wednesday 12 October), CME will make a charitable donation of $500 to your choice of three charities. For every response submitted by the portal closure date (November 9 2022), CME will make a $25 donation.
For assistance in accessing the survey portal and completing your organisation’s response please reach out to Liz Crompton.
Duties Amendment (Farm-in Agreements) Bill 2022 introduced
After much anticipation, the Duties Amendment (Farm-in Agreements) Bill 2022 (the Bill) was introduced into the State Legislative Assembly on 17 August and now sits at the second reading stage. The Bill proposes several amendments to improve clarity and flexibility in administrating the farm-in duty concessions and the Circular 19 – Duties Farm-in Concession summarises the changes in the Bill. CME broadly welcomes the Bill’s introduction and the intent to reduce future ambiguities of undertaking exploration in WA under a multi-stage farm-in arrangement.
To view CME’s submission into the third consultation draft of the Bill please contact Liz Crompton.
Industrial Interface Planning Policy now in force
The revised (and long-awaited) State Planning Policy 4.1 – Industrial Interface has now been published by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH). This policy is now active and in force.
The release of this policy is broadly welcomed by CME for the increased certainty it provides in guiding land use planning for industrial and sensitive land uses. It also seeks to ensure planning decisions consider the locational constraints of land uses, the significant investments represented, and the current and future benefits and costs to communities when assessing proposals where land use conflict may exist or result.
CME will meet with DPLH in the coming weeks to receive a brief on the policy and will advise members further as required.
Contact: Liz Crompton, Policy Adviser – Industry Competitiveness
Email: l.crompton@cmewa.com or 0419 827 151
