[no bill text published] Environmental law overrides and operational restrictions for Griffin Coal Mining Company
Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Griffin Coal Mining Company can operate certain agreement provisions regardless of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
The company must get the minister's consent to sell or vary coal sale agreements
The company must get the minister's consent before a change in control; otherwise, the State can end the agreement
The company must surrender specific mining tenements if the minister sends a notice
The company must transfer rights and leases to a new entity if the minister requests it and agrees on compensation
The company must submit detailed coal exploration and development proposals between January and March 2029