❓ Question regarding the progress and timeline of the NOPSEMA investigation into the death of Michael Jurman at the North Rankin gas complex. The Minister expresses condolences but refers the question to NOPSEMA.
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We are approaching the 1000 day anniversary of the death of Michael Jurman on the North Rankin gas complex, 135 kilometres offshore from Dampier. National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is the independent federal regulator investigating Mr Jurman's death. NOPSEMA works in conjunction with state and federal resources ministers (the Joint Authority) to regulate offshore safety and environmental management in Commonwealth waters, and I ask: (a) has NOPSEMA been in touch with the Minister recently, as per the Joint Authority arrangement; (b) has NOPSEMA provided any information recently, regarding the investigation into Mr Jurman's death; and (c) if yes to (b), when can we expect results to be made public?
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Answered
14 April 2026
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Industrial Relations
Response time
8 days
The Minister conveys her sincere sympathies to Mr Jurman’s loved ones for their loss.
a. Safety regulation for the North Rankin gas complex is under the jurisdiction of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA), a Commonwealth Agency. Any queries relating to this matter should be referred directly to NOPSEMA for a response.
b. Not applicable.
c. Not applicable.
a. Safety regulation for the North Rankin gas complex is under the jurisdiction of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA), a Commonwealth Agency. Any queries relating to this matter should be referred directly to NOPSEMA for a response.
b. Not applicable.
c. Not applicable.
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