Annual Report 2016-17

DMP is responsible for ensuring the State’s resources sector is developed and managed responsibly for the benefit of all Western Australians.

Administered Legislation

DMP assists the Minister for Mines and Petroleum to administer more than 20 Acts of the Parliament of Western Australia including the following Acts:

  • Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
  • Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
  • Mining Act 1978
  • Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012
  • Offshore Minerals Act 2003
  • Petroleum Act 1936
  • Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982
  • Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967
  • Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969
  • Petroleum Titles (Browse Basin) Act 2014
  • Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Act 2011
  • Offshore Petroleum (Royalty) Act 2006
  • Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006

and subsidiary legislation (regulations) made under these Acts.

Section highlights

Our Plan for Success guides service delivery and sets the strategic vision to achieve the department’s mission: To contribute to making Western Australia the destination of choice for responsible resource exploration and development.