DMIRS reveals name change
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety will be renamed the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) on December 1, 2023.
Approved by WA’s Energy Minister Bill Johnston, the new name better reflects the importance of WA’s energy portfolio and critical role it will play in WA’s decarbonisation ambitions.
This renaming doesn’t affect DEMIRS’ other regulatory functions and it will continue to support a safe, fair and responsible community, industry, energy and resources sector.
Mr Johnston commented on the name change.
“The new Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety identity better reflects the WA State Government’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future,” he said.
“The WA State Government is fully committed to Western Australia’s rapid energy transition, having committed $2.8b in the recent State budget for renewable energy products.
“We will continue to work with industry and the community to ensure Western Australians can access secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services.”
Energy Policy WA continues to lead the State’s energy transformation by delivering expert advice and initiatives to support the interests of WA’s energy consumers.
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