The purpose of this document is to guide registered holders of a title in seeking Ministerial consent to undertake an exploration or recovery operation under the Petroleum, Geothermal Energy and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 1967 (the Act) on reserved, declared or otherwise dedicated land.
A registered holder must secure Ministerial consent prior to commencing any operations within reserved lands. To secure Ministerial consent a registered holder should apply in writing to the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, through the department. Registered holders are advised to identify and consult with all relevant stakeholders, including relevant government agencies, as early as possible in the planning process
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