Dossier
surety scheme
Coverage of surety scheme in the Nexus archive.
- Fears Queenslanders could be forced to pay for mine cleanup as LNP reviews environmental ‘red tape’
Queensland officials warn residents may face costs for cleaning up abandoned mines if environmental regulations are weakened. The state government announced a review of a scheme requiring mining companies to provide surety for rehabilitation costs, led by Treasurer David Janetzki and Mining Minister Dale Last.