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Debate on a bill clarifying the rating of mining licences by local governments following a Supreme Court decision.

🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading13 November 2025 · 21,153 words

Bill clarifies mining licence rating for local governments after court ruling, sparking debate over

Bill aims to clarify mining licence rating, potentially affecting local government revenue and minin

This Bill undermines a decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and sets a concerning precedent for Government overreach into the judiciary.

neutral· procedural🌡️ warm

Members who spoke

Bolt, DavidBull, DanHunter, LachlanLove, ShaneRundle, PeterStaltari, LiamWarr, Kirrilee
Topics
local governmentmining licencesratinglegislation

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Local Government Amendment (Rating of Certain Mining Licences) Bill 2025Acts Amendment (Mining Tenements) (Rating) Bill 1983

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