Commonwealth legislation

Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 - Proclamation

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This document is a commencement proclamation — a formal announcement by the Governor‑General that switches on specific parts of the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006.

What it does:

Sets 1 July 2008 as the date when sections 3 to 5 of the Act become legally active (commence).
These sections typically contain foundational provisions such as definitions, the Act's purpose, or preliminary matters.

Why it matters: For a law to be enforceable, Parliament usually requires a formal "start date" to be set. This proclamation provides that trigger for the early sections of the Act, allowing the legal framework for offshore petroleum operations to begin taking effect.

Who made it: The Governor‑General (acting on government advice) and the Minister for Resources and Energy, using powers specifically granted in the Act itself.

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Proclamation

Offshore Petroleum Act 2006

I, PHILIP MICHAEL JEFFERY, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under item 2 of the table in subsection 2 (1) of the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006, fix 1 July 2008 as the day on which sections 3 to 5 of that Act commence.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 24 June 2008

P. M. JEFFERY Governor‑General

By His Excellency’s Command

MARTIN FERGUSON

Minister for Resources and Energy

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