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Wran Mine Safety Review

In September 2004, the then-Minister for Mineral Resources, Kerry Hickey MP, announced a new mine safety review convened by the Hon. Neville Wran AC QC and assisted by Ms Jan McClelland and a panel of three experts.

The review was the next step in the plan to see NSW achieve zero mine fatalities and serious injuries.

The Wran Mine Safety Review 2004 was finalised in March 2005 and submitted to the Minister for Mineral Resources.

The government carefully assessed each of the Wran recommendations, and granted approval for their implementation. The NSW Government developed a practical, workable plan that delivered more resources to mine safety regulation and will require more involvement by industry.

The NSW Government accepted the recommendation of the 2005 Wran Mine Safety Review that a new, strengthened Mine Safety Advisory Council should take forward future examination and progression of mine safety and health issues.

Coal Mine Safety Audit Report

The Coal Mine Safety Audit Report is the result of recommendations from the 2005 Wran NSW Mine Safety Review that have been fully implemented by the NSW Government. More than 290 audits were conducted at coal mines in NSW in the 12 months from January 2009. The audit provided tangible evidence of areas where compliance with the legislation could be improved, resulting in a cooperative approach between industry and the mine safety inspectors to address areas of concern, both at an industry-wide level and for individual coal mines.

The audit program results also showed many in the mining industry demonstrate commitment and innovation in developing and improving systems to manage the health and safety of mine workers and contractors.