Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 2017
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3 Objects of Act
3 Objects of Act
(1) The object of this Act is to provide for a fair, efficient and sustainable compensation framework for dealing with the impacts of coal mine subsidence.
(2) In particular, it is the object of this Act to provide for—
(a) a scheme for the provision of compensation for subsidence damage resulting from coal mine operations, and
(b) the assessment and management of risks associated with subsidence resulting from coal mine operations.
s 3: Am 2024 No 48, Sch 1[1].