Northern Territory Numbered Acts

LAW REFORM (WORK HEALTH) AMENDMENT ACT 2007 (NO 30 OF 2007) - SECT 17

Section 3(a), (b) and (c)

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    (a)     to ensure the development of the Territory's mineral resources in accordance with environmental standards consistent with best practice in the mining industry; and

    (b)     to protect the environment by:

        (i)     the authorisation and monitoring of mining activities; and

        (ii)     requiring appropriate management of mining sites; and

        (iii)     facilitating consultation and cooperation between management and workers in implementing environment protection management systems; and

        (iv)     implementing audits, inspections, investigations, monitoring and reporting to ensure compliance with agreed standards and criteria; and

        (v)     specifying the obligations of all persons on mining sites with respect to protection of the environment; and

    (c)     to assist the mining industry to introduce programs of continuous improvement to achieve best practice environmental management; and