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Factsheet: Accountable mining Australian overview

Australia’s mining sector is not immune to corruption. By working collaboratively to strengthen transparency and accountability, we can ensure it performs to the highest standards of integrity.

Mining is an important part of Australia’s economy and society, with a long history. Though Australia is a mature mining jurisdiction, its mining sector is not immune to corruption.

For mining to fully benefit the public interest and minimise negative impacts on the environment and communities, its operations must be transparent, accountable, and participatory.

This factsheet provides an overview of the corruption risks identified in our comprehensive research report and what we need to do to address those risks.

This factsheet series covers:

Mining due diligence

DUE DILIGENCE

What is the track record of a mining company?

environmental impact statement

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS

Who writes an environmental impact statement and how are they verified?

undue influence

UNDUE INFLUENCE AND POLICY CAPTURE

Are mining approval decisions made in the public interest?

State Agreements

STATE AGREEMENTS

How transparent are the State Agreements negotiated between a government and a mining company?

Native title australian mining

NATIVE TITLE AGREEMENTS

How transparent is the negotiation process between a mining company and Indigenous parties?

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