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Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005
70Matters Minister must consider in assessing transfer application
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70 Matters Minister must consider in assessing transfer application
(1) The Minister may approve the transfer of an authority if, in the opinion of the Minister, the transfer will maintain or increase geothermal energy operations in the authority area.
(2) Despite subsection (1), the Minister may approve the transfer of a retention lease even though the Minister is not of the opinion that the transfer will maintain or increase geothermal energy operations in the authority area.
(3) The Minister must not approve the transfer of an authority that, in his or her opinion, is not in the best interests of the people of Victoria.