{"id":"F2008L02273","name":"Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 - Proclamation","slug":"offshore-petroleum-act-2006-proclamation","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":74185,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L02273-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 - Proclamation","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 20.2\ntitle: Proclamation\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nProclamation\n\nOffshore Petroleum Act 2006\n\nI, PHILIP MICHAEL JEFFERY, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under item 2 of the table in subsection 2 (1) of the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006, fix 1 July 2008 as the day on which sections 3 to 5 of that Act commence.\n\nSigned and sealed with the  Great Seal of Australia  on 24 June 2008\n\nP. M. JEFFERY  Governor‑General\n\nBy His Excellency’s Command\n\nMARTIN FERGUSON\n\nMinister for Resources and Energy\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1765},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This proclamation simply implements the commencement mechanism already provided for in section 2 of the parent Act. It does not expand or alter the substantive scope of the legislation; it merely activates sections 3-5 on the specified date as authorised by the Act itself."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative clause fixing one specific date","No defined terms or technical jargon","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Act's commencement provision","No conditions, exceptions, or procedural requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This document is a **commencement proclamation** — a formal announcement by the Governor‑General that switches on specific parts of the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Sets **1 July 2008** as the date when **sections 3 to 5** of the Act become legally active (commence).\n- These sections typically contain foundational provisions such as definitions, the Act's purpose, or preliminary matters.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nFor a law to be enforceable, Parliament usually requires a formal \"start date\" to be set. This proclamation provides that trigger for the early sections of the Act, allowing the legal framework for offshore petroleum operations to begin taking effect.\n\n**Who made it:**\nThe Governor‑General (acting on government advice) and the Minister for Resources and Energy, using powers specifically granted in the Act itself."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/offshore-petroleum-act-2006-proclamation","history":"/api/acts/offshore-petroleum-act-2006-proclamation/history","analysis":"/api/acts/offshore-petroleum-act-2006-proclamation/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/offshore-petroleum-act-2006-proclamation/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/offshore-petroleum-act-2006-proclamation/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/offshore-petroleum-act-2006-proclamation/documents"}}