An 'other reason' for exemption under s 102(3) of the Mining Act 1978 (WA) need not be of a different character to the reasons in s 102(2); it suffices that the reason does not satisfy the criteria of one or more of the s 102(2) reasons. The mandatory consideration in s 102(4) of 'work done and money spent' extends to work done and money spent up to the date of consideration of the application, including after the expenditure year. However, the reason or reasons for exemption under s 102(3) must be constituted by matters that existed during the relevant expenditure year.
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