{"id":"tas:sr-2006-078","name":"Mineral Resources Development (Application of Act) Order 2006","slug":"mineral-resources-development-application-of-act-order-2006","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"78 of 2006","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":317644,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2006-078-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Mineral Resources Development (Application of Act) Order 2006](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2006-078) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on the day on which its making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act applies to certain land","content":"### 3 Act applies to certain land\n\n> The [Mineral Resources Development Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-116) is declared to apply to the forest reserves specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) to this order.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Forest Reserves t","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Forest Reserves to which  Mineral Resources Development Act 1995  applies","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Forest Reserves t SCHEDULE 1 - Forest Reserves to which  Mineral Resources Development Act 1995  applies\n\n[Clause 3](#GS3@EN)\n\n|  | Name of Forest Reserve | Land District | Parish | Description | Area (ha) |\n| 1. | Arthur River Forest Reserve Extension | Wellington | Takone | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6870, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 1 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 448 |\n| 2. | Big Tree Forest Reserve | Buckingham | – | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6871, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 2 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 113 |\n| 3. | Blue Tier Forest Reserve Extension | Dorset | Gould | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6872, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 3 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 247 |\n| 4. | Deep Gully Forest Reserve Extension | Russell | Waratah | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6874, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 4 of Schedule 2< to this order. | 845 |\n| 5. | Eastern Tiers Forest Reserve Extension | Glamorgan | Weitree, Kelvedon and Kaoota | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6877, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 5 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 498 |\n| 6. | Hardings Falls Forest Reserve Extension | Glamorgan | Stieglitz and Bicheno | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6878, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 6 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 928 |\n| 7. | Hatfield River Forest Reserve Extension | Russell | Loiena | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6879, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 7 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 419 |\n| 8. | John Lynch Forest Reserve Extension | Russell | Loiena | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6880, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 8 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 4,103 |\n| 9. | Mount Maurice Forest Reserve Extension | Dorset | Monna | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6881, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 9 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 680 |\n| 10. | North Styx Forest Reserve | Buckingham | Tyenna | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6883, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 10 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 4,222 |\n| 11. | Savage River Pipeline Forest Reserve | Russell | – | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6886, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 11 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 31,042 |\n| 12. | Snaky Creek Forest Reserve | Glamorgan | Victor | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6882, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 12 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 1,274 |\n| 13. | South Esk Forest Reserve Extension | Cornwall | Padina | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6887, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 13 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 284 |\n| 14. | Styx Tall Trees Forest Reserve | Buckingham | Rinadena | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6888, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 14 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 337 |\n| 15. | Tooms Lake Forest Reserve Extension | Glamorgan | Talleh and Kaoota | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6889, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 15 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 193 |\n| 16. | Trowutta Forest Reserve Extension | Wellington | Terragomna and Meryanna | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6890, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 16 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 328 |\n| 17. | Waratah Creek Forest Reserve | Dorset | Weld | Land bounded by heavy black lines on Central Plan Register Plan 6873, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in Part 17 of Schedule 2 to this order. | 520 |","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Plans SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Arthur River Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 1 Arthur River Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6870.gif)](/image/cpr6870.gif)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Big Tree Forest Reserve","content":"# Part 2 Big Tree Forest Reserve\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6871.gif)](/image/cpr6871.gif)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Blue Tier Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 3 Blue Tier Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6872.gif)](/image/cpr6872.gif)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Deep Gully Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 4 Deep Gully Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6874.gif)](/image/cpr6874.gif)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Eastern Tiers Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 5 Eastern Tiers Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6877.gif)](/image/cpr6877.gif)","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Hardings Falls Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 6 Hardings Falls Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6878.gif)](/image/cpr6878.gif)","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Hatfield River Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 7 Hatfield River Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6879.gif)](/image/cpr6879.gif)","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"John Lynch Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 8 John Lynch Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6880.gif)](/image/cpr6880.gif)","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Mount Maurice Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 9 Mount Maurice Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6881.gif)](/image/cpr6881.gif)","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"North Styx Forest Reserve","content":"# Part 10 North Styx Forest Reserve\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6883.gif)](/image/cpr6883.gif)","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Savage River Pipeline Forest Reserve","content":"# Part 11 Savage River Pipeline Forest Reserve\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6886.gif)](/image/cpr6886.gif)","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"Part 12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Snaky Creek Forest Reserve","content":"# Part 12 Snaky Creek Forest Reserve\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6882.gif)](/image/cpr6882.gif)","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"Part 13","sectionType":"part","heading":"South Esk Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 13 South Esk Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6887.gif)](/image/cpr6887.gif)","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"Part 14","sectionType":"part","heading":"Styx Tall Trees Forest Reserve","content":"# Part 14 Styx Tall Trees Forest Reserve\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6888.gif)](/image/cpr6888.gif)","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"Part 15","sectionType":"part","heading":"Tooms Lake Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 15 Tooms Lake Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6889.gif)](/image/cpr6889.gif)","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"Part 16","sectionType":"part","heading":"Trowutta Forest Reserve Extension","content":"# Part 16 Trowutta Forest Reserve Extension\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6890.gif)](/image/cpr6890.gif)","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"Part 17","sectionType":"part","heading":"Waratah Creek Forest Reserve","content":"# Part 17 Waratah Creek Forest Reserve\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr6873.gif)](/image/cpr6873.gif)\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 16 August 2006\n\nThis order is administered in the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.","sortOrder":21}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This order expands the territorial scope of the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 by declaring that the Act applies to the named forest reserves in Schedule 1 (s 3). Mechanically, land that was not previously declared subject to the Act is brought within its regulatory framework; the precise boundaries are defined by the Central Plan Register plans in Schedule 2, and administration is assigned to the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources."},"complexity_factors":["Dependence on an external statute: the order’s legal effect is to bring land within the regulatory regime of the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 (s 3), so full effect requires consulting that Act.","Number and variety of parcels: 17 distinct forest reserves of differing sizes and parishes are listed in Schedule 1, increasing stakeholder footprint and potential actors affected.","Cadastral specificity and mapping: boundaries are defined by Central Plan Register plans reproduced in Schedule 2, requiring technical cadastral review to determine exact limits.","Geographic and administrative detail: named land districts, parishes and large area figures (ha) create practical complexity for land managers and developers (Schedule 1).","Commencement linkage: the order only takes effect on Gazette notification, so timing and any intervening acts depend on publication (s 2).","Administrative responsibility: the instrument is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, creating an identifiable decision-maker for implementation and approvals (administration note).","Potentially broad regulatory impacts: applying the Act to forest reserves can change who must obtain permits, comply with conditions, and bear compliance costs, but those specifics derive from the external Act (s 3)."],"plain_english_summary":"This order makes the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 apply to 17 specifically named forest reserves (listed in Schedule 1) and takes effect when its making is notified in the Gazette (s 2–3). The listed parcels are shown by reference to Central Plan Register plans in Schedule 2. As a result, those parcels become subject to the Act’s regulatory framework for mineral development, with administration handled by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This order performs exactly the function suggested by its title — it applies the Mineral Resources Development Act to specific forest reserves. There is no evidence of scope creep; the instrument is a straightforward territorial extension of mining law to enumerated land parcels, which is precisely what the enabling legislation (section 4 of the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995) anticipates."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument — only 3 operative clauses plus schedules","No defined terms section — relies on external definitions in the parent Act","No conditional logic or nested exceptions","Simple declaratory structure: 'The Act applies to the following land'","Schedules consist entirely of tabular data and illustrative maps","No cross-references to other legislation beyond citation of the parent Act","Straightforward administrative mechanism with no discretionary powers or decision-making criteria"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian government order** that brings 17 specific forest reserves under the control of the state's mining laws.\n\n**What it does:**\nNormally, forest reserves are protected from mining activities. This order makes an exception by declaring that the *Mineral Resources Development Act 1995* (Tasmania's main mining law) **applies to 17 named forest reserves** across the state.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Mining companies** — can now apply for exploration or mining licences in these areas\n- **Conservation interests** — these forest reserves lose their blanket protection from mining\n- **Land managers** — the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (or successor agencies) must now deal with mining applications in these areas\n\n**The 17 areas affected:**\nThe order lists specific forest reserves by name, including significant areas like:\n- Savage River Pipeline Forest Reserve (31,042 hectares — the largest)\n- John Lynch Forest Reserve Extension (4,103 hectares)\n- North Styx Forest Reserve (4,222 hectares)\n- Styx Tall Trees Forest Reserve (337 hectares)\n\nEach reserve is precisely mapped using Central Plan Register Plans (official survey maps).\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis order opens up environmentally sensitive forest areas to potential mineral exploration and extraction. It represents a policy decision to prioritise mining access over conservation protection in these specific locations. The areas include tall tree forests and river catchments that have high ecological value."},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available text, the order appears to have remained consistent with its original intent since commencement in 2006. No amendments are evident from the provided content, and the instrument appears to serve its original administrative function of defining the geographic or situational application of the parent Act."},"complexity_factors":["Short secondary legislation (statutory order) with limited standalone content","Complexity derives from cross-referencing the parent Act (Mineral Resources Development Act) rather than from the order itself","Understanding its practical effect requires knowledge of which lands or entities are included or excluded, which is not fully apparent from the text provided","Interaction with land tenure law and other Tasmanian legislation may add interpretive layers"],"plain_english_summary":"This order specifies which lands and situations in Tasmania fall within (or are excluded from) the scope of the Mineral Resources Development Act, determining whether that Act’s mining and minerals rules apply to particular properties or projects.\n\nIt directly affects mining companies, prospectors, landowners and land-management agencies because inclusion or exclusion changes legal rights and obligations for exploration and extraction. The order has been in force since 16 August 2006 and appears unchanged."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/mineral-resources-development-application-of-act-order-2006","history":"/api/acts/mineral-resources-development-application-of-act-order-2006/history","analysis":"/api/acts/mineral-resources-development-application-of-act-order-2006/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/mineral-resources-development-application-of-act-order-2006/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/mineral-resources-development-application-of-act-order-2006/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/mineral-resources-development-application-of-act-order-2006/documents"}}