abc.net.au/news/environment-groups-applaud-long-overdue-mining-reforms/102775662Proposed changes to the Northern Territory's mining laws have been described by environment groups as "once in a generation reforms to fix what has been a thoroughly broken system", but the industry is worried stricter rules will lead to more red tape.
“The reforms will ensure the territory has contemporary, streamlined and effective legislation to improve environmental outcomes, increase transparency in the regulation of mining activities, and deliver greater certainty to industry," she said.Major mining reforms proposed A new licensing system has been proposed, as well as extending the existing compliance and enforcement powers under the Environment Protection Act.
, a lack of infrastructure and big distances to cover — and the last thing it needed was overburdensome rules and higher costs.