Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee | Resources Safety & Health Queensland

Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee

The Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC) advises the Minister and the RSHQ Board 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 (PDF, 574KB) 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
  • periodically reviewing the effectiveness of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999, the regulations made under the Act, and the guideline.

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.

NameRepresentingOrganisationAppointed until
Stephanie PearceChairpersonResources Safety and Health Queensland30 June 2029
Cameron SkinnerQueensland GovernmentResources Safety and Health Queensland31 January 2027
Merridy CaseMineral mine and quarry operatorsQueensland Resources Council15 September 2028
Jack FarryQueensland GovernmentResources Safety and Health Queensland31 January 2027
Hermann FaschingQueensland GovernmentResources Safety and Health QueenslandEx officio member
Gavin LawrenceMineral mine and quarry workersAustralian Workers' Union31 January 2027
John StarkMineral mine and quarry operatorsCement Concrete and Aggregates Australia31 January 2027
Maryann WipakiMineral mine and quarry operatorsQueensland Resources Council31 January 2027
VacantMineral mine and quarry workersAustralian Manufacturing Workers' UnionN/A
VacantMineral mine and quarry workersAustralian Manufacturing Workers' UnionN/A

Substitute members

NameRepresentingOrganisationAppointed until
Nick HarriganMineral mine and quarry operatorsCement Concrete and Aggregates Australia31 January 2027
Aaron NearyMineral mine and quarry workersAustralian Manufacturing Workers' Union31 January 2027
Chaim SprolesMineral mine and quarry operatorsQueensland Resources Council15 September 2028
VacantMineral mine and quarry workersAustralian Workers’ UnionN/A

Last updated: 13 Jul 2026

Acknowledgement of Country

RSHQ respectfully acknowledges all Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the country on which we live and work. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and commit to ongoing reconciliation. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present.