Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee
The Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC) advises the Minister on the safety and health of mineral mine and quarry workers by:
- giving advice and making recommendations about promoting and protecting the safety and health of persons at mines and persons who may be affected by mining operations
- periodically reviewing the effectiveness of the control of risk to any person from mining operations
- recognising, establishing and publishing the mining competencies that are required to perform certain roles or tasks
- developing a 5-year strategic plan for improving the safety and health of people at mines and people who may be affected by mining operations
- identifying and prioritising critical risks to the safety and health of people at mines and people who may be affected by mining operations and providing advice to the mining industry about those risks
- providing information to the Minister about the performance of the regulator.
Members
The committee members represent the Queensland Government, mine and quarry workers, and mine and quarry operators. Members are appointed for terms of up to 3 years by the Minister and there is no limit to the number of terms members can serve.
| Name | Representing | Organisation | Appointed until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate du Preez | Independent chair | Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health | Ex officio chair |
| Jack Farry | Queensland Government | Resources Safety and Health Queensland | 27 August 2023 |
| Hermann Fasching | Queensland Government | Resources Safety and Health Queensland | Ex officio member |
| John Hempseed | Mineral mine and quarry workers | Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union | 6 July 2024 |
| Gavin Lawrence | Mineral mine and quarry workers | Australian Workers' Union | 6 July 2024 |
| Joe Russell | Mineral mine and quarry operators | Queensland Resources Council | 27 August 2023 |
| William Tangye | Mineral mine and quarry workers | Australian Workers’ Union | 20 March 2026 |
| Russel Wilson | Mineral mine and quarry operators | Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia | 6 July 2024 |
| Maryann Wipaki | Mineral mine and quarry operators | Queensland Resources Council | 6 July 2024 |
Substitute members
| Name | Representing | Organisation | Appointed until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Boardman | Mineral mine and quarry workers | Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union | 20 March 2026 |
| Des Bouchardt | Mineral mine and quarry workers | Australian Workers’ Union | 20 March 2026 |
| Martin Brownlee | Mineral mine and quarry operators | Queensland Resources Council | 6 July 2024 |
| Fiona Murfitt | Mineral mine and quarry operators | Queensland Resources Council | 6 July 2024 |
Annual report
Publications
- Expert legal assessment MQSHA, MQSHR, and guidelines (PDF, 2.9MB)
- Risk assessment education resource (PDF, 1MB)
Events and workshops
- Respirable crystalline silica forum (30 June 2022)
- Vehicle interaction safety forum (12 July 2023) agenda
Last updated: 20 Nov 2020