As part of the Environmental Impact Assessment Improvement Project, the Department has prepared post approval requirements documents that will apply to state significant projects where required by the conditions of consent or approval.

The Integrated Mining Policy documents may continue to apply to mining projects.

By developing documents that articulate the consent authority’s requirements for state significant projects, the Department aims to achieve a consistent, transparent and documented approach to undertaking post approval activities, and monitoring and reporting compliance in NSW.

Requirements

The Independent Audit Post Approval requirements contain requirements imposed under conditions of consent or approval. It is not a guideline. This means that all elements of the requirements must be complied with unless conditions of consent or approval provide otherwise.

The Independent Audit Post Approval Requirements have 2 main components:

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Independent audit methodology

This details the scope of the audit and the selection and acceptance process for auditors (and, if required under conditions, technical specialists).

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Independent audit report

This sets out the form and content requirements for the audit findings.

Benefits

The requirements gives clear direction on how to undertake independent audits of state significant projects by providing:

  • a defined audit process
  • defined timeframes for undertaking independent auditing
  • clear requirements for the selection of the independent auditor and technical specialists
  • requirements on what needs to be included in an audit report.

Implementation

The requirements are to be implemented when required under conditions of consent or approval.

Resources

Current documents
Historical documents

More information

For more information, phone 1300 305 695 or contact us.