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Petroleum Act 1998
84Special access authorisation
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84 Special access authorisation
(1) A special access authorisation authorises the person holding it to carry out the petroleum exploration operations specified in the authorisation in the area in respect of which it is granted.
(2) A special access authorisation does not authorise the holder of the authorisation to make a well.
(3) A special access authorisation does not give the holder of the authorisation any rights with respect to any petroleum within the area in respect of which it is granted.
(4) It is not necessary for the holder of a special access authorisation to be the holder of an exploration permit, a retention lease or a production licence.