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Expressions of interest for appointment to the Arbitration Panel

Expressions of interest are now open for suitably qualified people wishing to be considered for appointment to the Arbitration Panel referred to in section 139 of the Mining Act 1992 and section 69B of the Petroleum Onshore Act 1991

The Arbitration Panel is a statutory body established under the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991. Arbitration Panel members are appointed to mediate, conciliate and arbitrate in cases where the holder of a mineral or petroleum exploration licence or assessment lease has been unable to negotiate an access arrangement with a landholder to carry out exploration activity on a property.

Expressions of interest - Arbitration Panel for land access (PDF, 53.67 KB)

Applications should be submitted to the Department via email nswresources.policy@regional.nsw.gov.au. Applications close 5pm AEDT on 5 May 2025.

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