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Western Australians are being encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to strengthen the State's Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF).

The MRF finances rehabilitation of abandoned mine sites and related initiatives including work at the former Ellendale Diamond Mine and the Safer Shafts for Towns project.

The Cook Labor Government has released a discussion paper outlining eight proposed legislative amendments across five areas following the 10-year statutory review of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act 2012, which concluded in 2024.

Consultation close on Thursday, 4 February 2027.

Feedback will be used to shape the final amendments put forward to the WA Government for consideration.

More information is available online.

A further discussion paper will be released in early 2027 that outlines proposed amendments to the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Regulations 2013.