Mine Land Rehabilitation Authority

What we do

Coordinate

Coordinate rehabilitation planning activities and monitor and evaluate risks posed by geotechnical, hydrogeological, water quality or hydrological factors for declared mine land.

Assure

Provide assurance to the Victorian community that the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy (LVRRS) is being implemented effectively by public sector bodies and mine licensees.

Inform

Inform, educate and engage with Victorian communities, and ensure locals have a say in relation to the planning for rehabilitation of declared mine land.

Advise

Provide advice and recommendations to the Minister for Resources in relation to the regulatory framework, outcomes of stakeholder engagement, and planning for rehabilitation, monitoring, maintaining and management of declared mine land.

Investigate

Investigate, audit and report on public sector bodies and mine licensees in relation to the implementation and effectiveness of rehabilitation planning activities, and on matters referred by the Minister for Resources.

Monitor

Monitor, maintain and manage declared mine land in accordance with the relevant post-closure plan, establish and maintain a register of declared mine land, and have the ability to purchase, acquire and dispose of declared mine land or land in close proximity if required.