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Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005
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46 Chief factors to be considered in deciding applications
(1) The chief factors the Minister must take into account in determining whether an applicant under this Division is to be granted a licence are—
(a) the merits of the work program proposed by an applicant; and
(b) the likelihood that the work program will be carried out; and
(c) in the case of an application responding to an invitation under section 44, any other factors specified in the invitation.
(2) Nothing in this section requires the Minister to grant an application that, in the opinion of the Minister, is deficient or defective or not in the best interests of the people of Victoria.