Last year the WA State Government approved the transfer of the mining and petroleum royalty collection and administration functions from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to RevenueWA.
The move was in keeping with other States, who in recent years have moved their royalty collection and auditing responsibilities from mining and industry related departments to their State Revenue agencies.
Executive Director of Resource and Environmental Compliance at DMIRS, Karen Caple said that while the transition continued, there had been very little to no impact on clients.
“On behalf of DMIRS, I’d like to thank the Royalties Team for all its hard work and diligence over the past months and for approaching this change with such positivity,” Ms Caple said.
“The team has worked hard to establish itself within RevenueWA while maintaining seamless service to royalty payers.”
She said system changes and legislative amendments were required to enable a full transfer to the Department of Finance, and these would be progressively implemented and outlined clearly to stakeholders in advance.
Ms Caple said there were currently no changes to the payment or online reporting systems, while the DMIRS continued to be responsible for royalty policy and legislation functions.
“However, should you wish to call a Royalties team member you can either call DMIRS reception on (08) 9222 2333, or use the listing posted within the Royalties Management System, or as provided to individual royalty payers,” she said.
The transfer brings Western Australia into line with other States.
