The Mining Division of the Magistrates Court of Tasmania was created by the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 s.127, and is known as the Mining Tribunal. ;;;;The Act places an obligation on the Director of Mines to attempt to resolve disputes before there is a formal hearing before the Tribunal. In effect this usually consists of an informal meeting between the parties arranged by the Registrar of Mines. ;;;;The Registrar of the Tribunal is located in the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.;;;;Section 128 of the Act 1995 details the extent of the Tribunal's jurisdiction to hear and determine proceedings.