Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005
11Minister may exempt land from application of Act
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11 Minister may exempt land from application of Act
(1) The Minister may, by notice published in the Government Gazette and recorded in the geothermal energy register, exempt any land or class of land from the application of some or all of the provisions of this Act.
(2) The Minister may exempt land—
(a) to protect the land for significant environmental reasons; or
(b) to protect significant commercial or economic operations or activities; or
(c) for any other reason the Minister considers to be appropriate.
(3) The Minister, by notice published in the Government Gazette and recorded in the geothermal energy register, may revoke any exemption granted under this section.