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Offshore Minerals Act 1994
426Payments by the Commonwealth to the States—other payments
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#### 426 Payments by the Commonwealth to the States—other payments
(1) The Commonwealth must pay each State amounts equal to all money that is payable to the Designated Authority for the Commonwealth‑State offshore area for that State on behalf of the Commonwealth:
(a) under this Act; or
(b) under an associated revenue Act other than the Royalty Act.
> Note: For associated revenue Act see section 4.
(2) Payments under subsection (1) are to be made in accordance with arrangements approved by the responsible Commonwealth Minister.