Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Western Australia’s resources sector continues to shine. ⭐ 💰 $238 billion in mineral and petroleum sales. 👷♀️👷♂️ Record levels of employment. ⚒ WA’s exploration investment accounts for 62 per cent of the national spend. For more 2023–24 highlights 👉 https://ow.ly/n8Pj50TV2mH

Our Private Sector Labour Relations (PSLR) team is responsible for regulating and promoting employer compliance with state employment laws and investigating complaints by employees about unpaid wages and entitlements under these laws, including long service leave. In the 2023–24 year, industrial inspectors from PSLR recovered over $500,000 in underpayments on behalf of employees. If you believe you have been underpaid wages or leave entitlements, you can make a complaint 👉 https://ow.ly/xmZP50TSeqM

Our Resource and Environmental Compliance Executive Director Tyler Sujdovic recently contributed to a panel discussion at the Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (APOGCE). Addressing the topic of collaborative strategies for sustainable decommissioning, Tyler spoke of the role of regulators in promoting sustainable decommissioning and encouraged industry to continue engaging with community and other stakeholders about successful decommissioning outcomes. Following industry consultation this year, the department released a decommissioning policy and guideline, outlining best-practice expectations 👉 https://ow.ly/5reG50TSerM

📣 In the upcoming months, you will start to notice our web presence looks a little different. Through a staged approach, our website information and services will be aligning with the other WA government services on WA.gov.au. For more 👉 https://lnkd.in/diew-ea9

The Aboriginal Empowerment Unit (AEU) has Regional Aboriginal Engagement staff located across the South West, Goldfields, Mid West and Pilbara regions. These team members are available to meet with Aboriginal peoples to listen, provide information and collect feedback 👉 https://lnkd.in/dH-S5myK Regional engagement is a key focus for the AEU and the team is taking every opportunity to reach out to Aboriginal communities. 📸 Team members attended Yamatji On-Country alongside staff from Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA), Energy Policy WA and Consumer Protection WA This was an opportunity to connect with the Yamatji community, listen to key issues and priorities, and discuss the different aspects of the department’s role.  

Do you own short term rental accommodation (STRA)? As of 1 January 2025, all STRA properties will need to be listed on the STRA register if they are to continue operating. Fees are waived for those that register their STRA premises by 1 December 2024. For more 👉 https://ow.ly/1KkC50TPoLT Consumer Protection WA

From 1 January 2025 the state Hairdressers Award will extend to cover the beauty industry. To reflect the change, the award will be renamed the Hair and Beauty Industry (WA) Award 💇♀️ For more information on the award change, visit 👉https://ow.ly/zJEa50TMkbW

Round 30 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) Co-funded Drilling Program will deliver $7.28 million worth of grants to fifty applicants. These grants will support companies in their search for battery minerals, which seventeen of the successful applicants will be targeting 🙌 For more information on the EIS and this round’s successful applicants 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFSwHkPU

In light of #WorldStatisticsDay this Sunday 20 October, here is a number that tells you a little about us as a service provider in the 2023–2024 year. We are here to help the WA community by providing reliable and accurate information in a timely and helpful manner. Find out more in the 2023–2024 annual report 👉 https://ow.ly/41GR50TMj4O

Building and Energy has launched a new safety campaign, warning consumers that not all electrical appliances meet Australian safety standards. Only electrical appliances displaying the RCM tick have been approved as safe to use in Australia. For further information and safety tips 👉 https://ow.ly/9crW50TKrJG