en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Western Australian Government has completed a major reform of the digital environmental approval system for the resources sector, with the final version of the Resources Online platform officially launched.
This launch marks the migration of core mining and petroleum environmental declarations from the former Environmental Assessment and Regulatory System to the new platform, aimed at streamlining approval processes and reducing regulatory burden. The platform is a key component of the state government's "Fast-Tracking Mining Approvals" initiative and expands the spatial and digital capabilities of the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration.
According to the government, the simplified digital workflows and automation brought by the platform have reduced the average assessment time for major Mining Development and Closure Proposals by approximately 50%, with waiting times dropping from 58 business days to 25 days. Over 200 Eligible Mining Activities have been submitted through the platform, saving an estimated 1,600 business days from the assessment schedule. Approximately 100 Approval Statements have been issued under the new Mining Development and Closure Proposals framework.
The final phase deployment was completed on June 9, with online submissions for Native Vegetation Clearing Permits, Environment Plans, and Oil Spill Contingency Plans permanently transferred to the Resources Online portal. Western Australia's Minister for Mines and Petroleum, David Michael, stated that the platform is delivering on the government's commitment to modernizing approval processes while maintaining environmental standards. "Resources Online is not just a technology upgrade; we are cutting red tape and providing the industry with the regulatory certainty needed to make major investment decisions," Michael said. "While we accelerate application processing, we will not compromise on rigorous environmental standards, community expectations, or the important interests of Traditional Owners, all of which help protect our state."
The government stated that Resources Online provides a secure, advanced digital portal for environmental applications, expected to improve efficiency and certainty for mining and petroleum applicants across Western Australia.
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