Andrew asked the Minister for Resources the following question about mine site remediation during Question Time:
“Minister, in the 1990s, whistleblower Jim Leggate blew the lid on non-remediated mine sites and foretold of an eventual cost in the billions of dollars. He was vilified dreadfully, but vindicated ultimately.
Minister, in a 2023 CSIRO report you noted that 240 mines will close by 2040 at an annual cost of $4-8 billion. Can you assure us that companies have provided for this expenditure, and that taxpayers won’t be left to pick up the tab?”