The Australian Government is committed to creating a policy framework to expand Australia's resource base, increase the international competitiveness of our resources sector and improve the regulatory regime, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

http://www.ret.gov.au...

http://www.ret.gov.au/resources/Pages/Resources.aspx

The Victorian Mining Warden currently consists of the two entities which are both based in Melbourne - The Office of the Victorian Mining Warden and The Victorian Mining Wardens Court. Victorian Mining Warden is a wholly independent entity that reports directly to the Minister for Energy and Resources.

http://www.miningwarden.vic.gov.au...

http://www.miningwarden.vic.gov.au/