Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia Act 2013. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act: to establish the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia for the purposes of fostering and promoting minerals research for the benefit of the State; and to repeal the Minerals and Energy Research Act 1987; and to amend certain other Acts as a consequence of this Act, and for related purposes. Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Institution Research Financing Minerals Geographical area Oceania Abstract This Act, consisting of 92 sections divided into eight Parts, provides for the establishment of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Institute, entitled to fostering and promoting minerals research for the benefit of the State. It has the following duties: undertaking, procuring and managing minerals research projects; providing financial assistance for minerals research and other activities; keeping Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Repeals Minerals and Energy Research Act 1987. Legislation | Australia | 1987 (2011) | Repealed Keyword: Institution, Research, Minerals Source: FAO, FAOLEX