This code of practice is issued by the Department of Mines and Petroleum under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 and the Mining Act 1978, with the endorsement of the Mining Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC) and approval from the Minister for Mines and Petroleum.
A code of practice is a guide to achieving the standards required under legislation. It applies to anyone who has a duty of care or responsibility in the circumstances described in the code. In most cases, following a code of practice would achieve compliance with the duties or requirements under the legislation in relation to the subject matter of the code. However, like regulations, codes of practice deal with particular issues and do not cover all situations that may arise.
