WA Ministerial Consent Requirements for Changes of Control of the Company

Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Bill 2026

18 Jun 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The company must get the Mines Minister's consent before a change in control; otherwise, the State can end the agreement
The Company must follow coal exploration and development proposals from 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2029
The Company gets priority use of the Ewington Rail Infrastructure
Coal mining leases under the Ewington Rail Infrastructure now allow access and connection
The Mines Minister can change any date or period in the agreement
The Act now includes the 2026 variation agreement
The agreement now includes additional mining tenements; this includes specific land lots and water licences
Griffin Coal Mining Company can operate certain agreement provisions regardless of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
The company must get the Mines Minister's consent to sell or vary coal sale agreements
The company must surrender specific mining tenements if the Mines Minister sends a notice
The company must transfer rights and leases to a new entity if the Mines Minister requests it and agrees on compensation
The company must submit detailed coal exploration and development proposals between January and March 2029

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

David Scaife ALP

“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. This bill seeks to amend the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Act 1979, to which the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement, as varied, which I will refer to as "the state agreement", is scheduled.”

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Jackie Jarvis ALP

“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. This bill seeks to amend the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Act 1979, to which the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement, as varied, which I will refer to as "the state agreement", is scheduled.”

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