Collie Coal Agreement Ratified: New WA Legislation Overhauls Griffin Mine Deal
The Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Act 2026, assented to on June 18, 2026, formally ratifies a 2026 variation agreement between the State and The Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Limited.
What happened
The Cook Labor Government has passed the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Act 2026, which ratifies a new operational agreement with The Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Limited. This Act amends the existing Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Act 1979, incorporating the terms of the 2026 variation. The legislation received assent on June 18, 2026, solidifying the updated deal under Premier Roger Cook's administration.
What this means for you
If you're involved in the WA mining and energy sectors, particularly around Collie, this legislation means a formalised operational framework for Griffin Coal. For environmental groups and regional businesses, it signifies a potentially altered trajectory for future coal production and associated environmental considerations. The specifics of the variation agreement, now embedded in law, will dictate compliance requirements and operational parameters, impacting long-term investment and land use planning in the region.
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What this means for WA
This legislative action by the majority Cook Labor Government indicates a continued, albeit potentially modified, engagement with the state's coal industry. By ratifying a new agreement, the government signals its intent to manage existing resource agreements through legislative means. This sets a precedent for how such legacy agreements are updated and implemented, particularly concerning environmental obligations which are now explicitly stated to operate despite certain provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, as detailed in the related Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Bill 2026.
The numbers
The Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Act 2026 (Act No: 005 of 2026) was assented to on June 18, 2026. This Act amends the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Act 1979, incorporating a 2026 variation agreement. This is the latest in a series of amendments, following the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Bill 2024 and the Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Amendment Bill 2023, highlighting ongoing adjustments to the State's relationship with Griffin Coal. The new Act includes new definitions and provisions, underscoring significant changes to the principal agreement. You can track this legislative journey on GovScanner, starting with the foundational Collie Coal (Griffin) Agreement Act 1979.
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