Mining & resources compliance in Queensland

QLD coal mining safety obligations (Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999)

QLD coal mine operators must ensure acceptable level of risk under the Act.

Comply with the respirable crystalline silica workplace exposure limit (0.05 mg/m³)

From 1 December 2026 the 0.05 mg/m³ silica standard becomes a legally binding workplace exposure limit (WEL).

Report cyber security incidents to ASD (SOCI)

Critical infrastructure asset operators must report critical incidents within 12 hours and other incidents within 72 hours.

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act compliance

Offshore petroleum + gas operators regulated by NOPSEMA.

Maintain mining rehabilitation bonds + closure plans

State mining regimes require financial assurance bonds for site rehabilitation.

Hold a High Risk Work Licence for HRWL classes

Forklift, crane, scaffolding, dogging, rigging, EWP and other high-risk work requires a HRWL.

Comply with Water Act 2007 (Cwlth) + state water entitlements

Federal Water Act + state water Acts govern water entitlement + use.