12Invitation to apply for permit for reserved blocks

12 Invitation to apply for permit for reserved blocks (1) The Minister may, by Gazette notice: (a) state that specified reserved blocks may be released for the grant of geothermal exploration permits; and (b) invite applications for the grant of permits for any of the blocks.

Geothermal Energy Act 2009 9 (2) The notice must include the following information: (a) a description of the blocks that may be released, expressed in geographical coordinates determined on the basis of GDA 94; (b) if applicable – the persons entitled to apply to the Minister for the grant; (c) the period allowed for making an application; (d) the conditions on which an application may be made; (e) a statement that a permit may be granted only to an applicant who complies with those conditions; (f) the information required from an applicant.