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Offshore Minerals (Exploration Licence Fees) Act 1981
6Fees and penalties debts due to Commonwealth
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6 Fees and penalties debts due to Commonwealth
(1) A fee under section 4, and an amount payable under section 5, are debts due by the licence holder to the Commonwealth and are recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Fees and other amounts referred to in sub‑section (1) received by the Designated Authority shall be deemed to be received by the Designated Authority on behalf of the Commonwealth.