Class 8 - Mining
Proceedings in Class 8 involve:
Proceedings
Proceedings in Class 8 are disputes under the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991.
Class 8 matters may be heard by a Commissioner for Mining or a judge.
Fast facts
In 2019, the median completion time was 149 days.
Of the Class 8 matters finalised in 2019:
- All involved judicial review of a governmental or ministerial decision concerning an application for an exploration licence or mining lease.
- There were no costs applications.
- There were no s 56A appeals of a decision of the Mining Commissioner.
In 2019, Class 8 matters were less than 1% of the Court's finalised caseload.
