'Today's confirmation by WA Labor that Environmental Ministerial discretion will remain unchanged is good news,' said Simon Bennison, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.
'While the speculation to refer environmental decisions to the SAT made in the media this morning was extremely concerning, it is positive to see that WA Labor responded quickly to AMEC's concerns.'
'We have just avoided yet another potential layer of red tape.'
'The Ministerial decision making process already includes taking full advice from the independent EPA and appropriately applying relevant conditions.'
'It is important for industry that the Minister remain the final arbiter and balance the triple bottom line between environment, social and economic considerations,' said Mr Bennison.
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