NSW Government has exempted contaminated land site auditor accreditation from the automatic mutual recognition (AMR) scheme for 5 years, until at least October 2029.
Automatic mutual recognition (AMR) is a national program that allows workers with a license or registration for certain occupations in one Australian state or territory to do the same work in another state or territory without needing to apply or pay for a new license or registration. Additional information on the AMR is now available.
The exemption is intended to allow time to address differences in accreditation, as well as technical, policy and legislative requirements for contaminated land site auditors in NSW and other areas. The differences could lead to inadequate land contamination assessments and potential risks to public health and the environment. The 5 year exemption provides time for states and territories to collaborate and align their accreditation processes and standards.
Further information on contaminated land site auditors is now available.
