Our Advocacy Framework

AusIMM has a proud history contributing to fact-based community discussions as the respected source of independent and professional industry advice.

Our Advocacy Framework informed by our AusIMM's Royal Charter and By-laws, Code of Ethics, guides our work in:

• Promoting the benefits of career long learning and the pursuit of professional best practice
• Increasing community support for the resources sector and its professionals
• Encourage governments to maintain contemporary, best practice regulatory frameworks

AusIMM does not advocate on issues outside its purpose, does not represent individual members on matters of private interest, such as industrial relations matters; and it does not represent resources companies and their interests (unless they align with the collective interests of AusIMM members).

The roles we can play

AusIMM supports members by creating awareness and opportunities to get involved in our policy and advocacy activities. Collectively, we can raise our voice on key policies and programs, deepen our relationships with key stakeholders, and strengthen our leadership position within the resources sector.

• Individual members: Propose ideas for the development of new advocacy positions.
• Communities of Interest groups: Generate AusIMM community debate.

Types of advocacy activities being undertaken

Individual members

• Adhere to the professional codes and encouraging and supporting your colleagues and reports to do the same
• Contribute articles on professional best practice, your experience of the challenges and opportunities of working internationally or other advocacy related topics for digital publication
• Nominate outstanding individuals for an AusIMM Award for leadership in professional practice or for significant contributions to AusIMM and/or industry
• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to safety in every aspect of your lives
• Apply best practice approaches to management and building strong community engagement and relationships during all phases of mining activity

AusIMM Communities of Interest

• Presentations at local AusIMM Branch or Society events on areas of professional best practice or innovation
• Engagement with AusIMM Professional Program to improve governance, transparency, rigour and demonstration of competency and currency
• AusIMM Societies identify barriers to professionals working and propose solutions
• Industry leaders continually focusing on attracting and retaining a diverse range of talented professionals in the resources industry
• AusIMM Awards Committee oversee the prestigious Awards Program recognising professional best practice and achieving high status and industry profile
• VALMIN and JORC Committees continually revise, improve and promote relevant Codes
• Social and Environment Society develop publications on best practice community engagement and contribute content to the Life of Mine Conference
• The Heritage Committee leads work to promote mine and metal production site heritage activity such as geo-tourism or Indigenous engagement.
• Health and Safety Society lead submissions on governments’ health and safety policy and regulation proposals