Australian Mining Law Bulletin – December 2025
The latest updates on Australian mining law, including decisions on compensation, security of title and exploration application requirements in WA.
Welcome to the latest edition of our Australian Mining Law Bulletin, covering case law updates from the September quarter of 2025. This edition includes case law developments on landowner compensation for WA mining, security of title for WA tenements, a loosening of exploration licence application requirements and access disputes in WA and Victoria.
The WA Warden’s Court has determined the first contested compensation application pursuant to the Mining Act 1978 (WA).
WA Mining Warden considers when an access dispute between a miner and private landowner will warrant an exemption from expenditure obligations.
WA Supreme Court overturns Warden’s Court authorities on requirements for s 58(1)(b) statements accompanying exploration licence applications.
The effects of Forrest & Forrest continue to be felt by tenement holders as the WA Supreme Court refuses to protect invalidly granted mining leases.
Victorian Supreme Court considers the meaning of ‘low impact exploration’ and when works plans and landowner compensation and consent are required.
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