Resources sector regulation

Issues paper release and initial submissions The Commission released an issues paper to guide people in preparing a submission. It set out some of the issues and questions the Commission identified as relevant to the early stage of the study. Participants should have provided evidence to support their views, including data and specific examples where possible. Initial submissions were due by 31 October 2019.

Draft report release The draft report was released on 24 March 2020. With study participants focused on COVID-19 responses, consultation on the draft report was deferred and study timelines — including the closing date for receipt of submissions — extended to ensure opportunity to provide input. Written submissions were due by 21 August 2020.

Final report to Government and release The final study report was handed to the Australian Government on 30 November 2020 and publicly released on 10 December 2020. It examines regulation of the resources sector, identifying issues and leading practice approaches to addressing them.