Coal mine subsidence compensation

Underground coal mining can cause ground movement, known as mine subsidence. This can cause damage to buildings and other structures ranging from jammed doors and cracks in walls, to structural damage.

In NSW, property owners can lodge a claim for compensation if their property is damaged by mine subsidence. The laws on compensation are set out in the Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 2017. We are reviewing the Act to make sure the laws are still appropriate and fair for everyone.

We are seeking your views on:

  • the relevance of the objectives of the Act

  • the coal mine subsidence compensation system

  • the development regulation within mine subsidence districts

  • compliance and enforcement of the Act.

We want to hear from past and present coal mine operators, property owners and residents in mine subsidence districts, industry organisations, and anyone interested in property and compensation.

For more information, please refer to the Discussion paper.

Tell us what you think

Your comments and suggestions will help us better understand the impact of the proposed changes, so the laws are fairer for everyone.

You can have your say by taking the quick poll, completing a survey or uploading a submission.

This public consultation is open until 5pm Monday 23 January 2023.

Thank you for your feedback

This engagement is now closed. Thank you to participants for providing your input which we are currently reviewing.

Underground coal mining can cause ground movement, known as mine subsidence. This can cause damage to buildings and other structures ranging from jammed doors and cracks in walls, to structural damage.

In NSW, property owners can lodge a claim for compensation if their property is damaged by mine subsidence. The laws on compensation are set out in the Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act 2017. We are reviewing the Act to make sure the laws are still appropriate and fair for everyone.

We are seeking your views on:

  • the relevance of the objectives of the Act

  • the coal mine subsidence compensation system

  • the development regulation within mine subsidence districts

  • compliance and enforcement of the Act.

We want to hear from past and present coal mine operators, property owners and residents in mine subsidence districts, industry organisations, and anyone interested in property and compensation.

For more information, please refer to the Discussion paper.

Tell us what you think

Your comments and suggestions will help us better understand the impact of the proposed changes, so the laws are fairer for everyone.

You can have your say by taking the quick poll, completing a survey or uploading a submission.

This public consultation is open until 5pm Monday 23 January 2023.

Thank you for your feedback

This engagement is now closed. Thank you to participants for providing your input which we are currently reviewing.