20478 (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:	20478 (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_20478_2026
Document guid:	10c3e123-50a2-40d1-928c-2308d29d8e29

20478 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources: Does the Government intend to approve future mining, prospecting, or exploration permits within UNESCO World Heritage areas?

Hon Shane Jones: Applications for mining, prospecting and exploration permits will continue to be assessed against the relevant legislative criteria.