Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
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Western Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is a state government agency responsible for regulating the resources sector (mining, petroleum), work health and safety, and a range of industry and consumer protection functions.
About Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is a Western Australian State Government agency based in East Perth. It oversees regulation and support for the state’s resources sector (including mining and petroleum), work health and safety across many industries, and consumer protection and building and energy regulation. The department manages licensing and compliance for a wide range of occupations and businesses, administers mining and exploration tenements, and handles issues such as fair trading, residential tenancies, and workplace safety standards. Payments to DMIRS are government revenues rather than commercial sales and are subject to State legislation and published fee schedules.
A charge from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety on your bank or card statement usually relates to a government fee or levy. Common examples include application or renewal fees for occupational licences (e.g. electricians, builders, real estate agents, security officers), mining tenement rents and exploration licence fees, WorkSafe licensing (e.g. high-risk work licences), registration of plant or equipment, building services permits, or fees for government-run training and information sessions. You might also see charges for document searches, compliance audits, infringement payments, or energy safety inspections. Some fees are one-off (such as a new licence application), while others are recurring on an annual or periodic basis, depending on the licence or tenement type.
If you are unsure about a DMIRS charge, first check recent applications or renewals you’ve lodged with the department, any mining or exploration interests you manage, or business licensing tasks completed by your employer, agent, or strata/body corporate. Review your email for payment confirmations or invoices from a dmirs.wa.gov.au address, or log in to relevant online portals (such as licensing or tenement management systems) to view your transaction history and receipts. To resolve questions, you can contact DMIRS through the contact details on dmirs.wa.gov.au, where phone numbers and email addresses are listed for business licensing, WorkSafe, Consumer Protection and Resource Tenements branches. Have your full name, business name, reference or invoice number, and the exact charge amount and date ready so the department can quickly locate your payment and explain or correct the charge if needed.
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Why did I get a charge from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety on my bank statement?
Most DMIRS charges relate to government fees for licences, permits, mining or petroleum tenements, registrations, or compliance services. Examples include occupational licence applications or renewals (such as building, electrical, plumbing, real estate, and security), WorkSafe high-risk work licences, mining tenement rents, or document search and inspection fees. Check whether you or your business recently submitted an application, renewal, or payment through a DMIRS online portal or by phone.
What types of fees or common amounts does DMIRS usually charge?
DMIRS fees vary depending on the service and are set by State Government regulations and published fee schedules. Typical payment types include fixed licence application or renewal fees, periodic mining or exploration tenement rents, compliance or inspection fees, and small administrative charges for copies of documents or records. Because amounts change over time, you should confirm the current fee for your specific licence, tenement, or service on the dmirs.wa.gov.au website or on your invoice/receipt rather than relying on past payments.
Why am I seeing a recurring annual charge from DMIRS?
Some DMIRS-related payments are recurring because many licences, registrations, and mining tenements require periodic renewal. For example, occupational licences, high-risk work licences, and certain business registrations have set renewal periods (often annually or every few years), and mining or exploration tenements typically incur ongoing rent and fees. If you see a pattern around the same month each year, it is likely a scheduled renewal fee that was authorised when the licence or tenement was granted or last renewed.
Can DMIRS place pending or temporary authorisation holds on my card?
When you pay online or by card, your bank may show a pending or temporary authorisation from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety before the final payment is processed. This is handled by your bank or card provider to verify funds and may appear as a hold for the exact fee amount or, rarely, a small test amount. These holds usually clear or convert to a final posted transaction within a few business days; if a pending amount does not resolve, contact your bank and then DMIRS with the transaction date and reference.
How do I cancel or stop future DMIRS licence or tenement payments?
Because DMIRS is a government regulator, there is no “subscription” in the usual commercial sense, but many licences and tenements renew on a regular cycle. To stop future charges, you must cancel, surrender, or allow the relevant licence, registration, or tenement to lapse in accordance with the law and DMIRS procedures—simply cancelling your card will not cancel your legal obligations. Visit dmirs.wa.gov.au for the specific business area (for example, Building and Energy, WorkSafe, Licensing Services, or Resource Tenements) and follow the published process or lodge the required forms to surrender or not renew your approval.
How can I get a copy of my DMIRS receipt or invoice for this charge?
Receipts for online payments are usually emailed to the address you provided during the application or payment process, often immediately after payment. You can also log into the relevant DMIRS online system (such as the licensing portals or tenement management systems) to view or download transaction histories and receipts for your account. If you cannot find your documentation, contact the appropriate DMIRS division by phone or email with your name, ABN (if applicable), approximate payment date, and amount so they can locate and reissue your receipt or invoice.
How do I query a DMIRS charge or request a refund if I think I paid in error?
Refunds and charge corrections are considered in line with Western Australian Government legislation and DMIRS refund policies, and many statutory fees are non‑refundable once an application has been lodged. If you believe you have been overcharged, charged twice, or paid in error, contact DMIRS as soon as possible with your payment receipt, card statement, and any application or licence reference numbers. Start by calling the main switchboard listed on dmirs.wa.gov.au or using the contact form/email for the specific business area, and they will advise whether a refund, credit, or adjustment is possible and what supporting information is required.
What should I do if I don’t recognise this DMIRS charge and don’t hold any licences or tenements?
First confirm with your employer, business partners, strata/body corporate, or managing agent that they did not use your card or account (with your prior permission) to pay a DMIRS fee on behalf of a workplace or property. If no one connected to you authorised the transaction, contact your bank or card provider immediately to report an unrecognised charge and ask about dispute options. You can also contact DMIRS with the transaction details; while they cannot access your bank account, they can often identify which application or licence the payment relates to and confirm the payer information, which may assist in resolving possible misuse of your card.