20475 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 12 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20475 (2026)
Question asked:	26 May 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	08 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20475_2026
Document guid:	99d8904b-9d47-4c23-b3f8-30a115627006

20475 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources: Does the Government intend to amend the Crown Minerals Act, conservation legislation, or related policy settings to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas?

Hon Shane Jones: The Government has not made any decision to amend the Crown Minerals Act to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas.