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Western Australia act
The Act controls who may explore for and produce petroleum, regulated substances and geothermal energy in Western Australia, and who may inject and store greenhouse gases underground. It reserves these resources and potential storage formations to the Crown, creates a staged system of permits, leases and licences, and sets operational, payment and land-compensation rules.
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Part 3 — Operations relating to recovery of petroleum, regulated substances and geothermal energy or GHG injection and storage
26.Term used: State56
27.Graticulation of Earth’s surface and constitution of blocks56
28.Reservation of blocks57
28A.Issue of permits etc. in marine reserves59
Division 2 — Permits and drilling reservations
29.Exploration for petroleum, regulated substances, geothermal energy resources, potential GHG storage formations and potential GHG injection sites restricted60
30.Advertisement of blocks61
30A.Petroleum or geothermal lessee or licensee to be notified of proposal to advertise certain blocks62
31.Application for permit63
32A.More than one permit application for same block or blocks64
32.Grant or refusal of permit in relation to application66
33A.Withdrawal of application67
33B.Application continued after withdrawal of joint applicant67
33C.Effect of withdrawal or lapse of s. 30 application68
33.Application for petroleum exploration permit or geothermal exploration permit for surrendered, cancelled or determined blocks69
34.Application fee etc.71
35.Consideration of application71
36.Request by applicant for grant of permit in respect of advertised block73
37.Grant of permit on request74
37A.Permit for 2 or more blocks may be divided into 2 or more permits74
37B.Grant of boundary-change permit76
38.Rights conferred by petroleum exploration permit or geothermal exploration permit80
38A.Rights conferred by GHG exploration permit82
39.Term of permit84
40.Application for renewal of permit86
41.Application for renewal of permit to be in respect of reduced area87
42A.Certain petroleum exploration permits and geothermal exploration permits cannot be renewed more than twice89
42B.Limits on renewal of boundary-change permits90
42C.GHG exploration permits cannot be renewed more than once91
42.Grant or refusal of renewal of permit91
43.Conditions of permit93
43A.Advertisement of blocks for drilling reservations96
43B.Application for drilling reservation97
43CA.More than one drilling reservation application for same block or blocks99
43C.Grant or refusal in relation to applications for drilling reservations100
43DA.Withdrawal of application101
43DB.Application continued after withdrawal of joint applicant102
43DC.Effect of withdrawal or lapse of s. 43A application102
43D.Rights conferred by petroleum drilling reservation or geothermal drilling reservation103
43DAA.Rights conferred by GHG drilling reservation105
43E.Term of drilling reservation107
43F.Extension of term of drilling reservation107
44.Certain discoveries in permit area or drilling reservation area to be notified109
46.Nomination of blocks as location109
47.Declaration of location112
48.Immediately adjoining blocks115
Division 2A — Retention leases
48A.Application by permittee or holder of drilling reservation for lease115
48B.Grant or refusal of lease in relation to application118
48BA.Application of s. 48A and 48B where permit is transferred122
48BB.Application by petroleum or geothermal lessee for GHG retention lease122
48BC.Grant or refusal of GHG retention lease in relation to application by petroleum or geothermal lessee124
48BD.Application of s. 48BB and 48BC if petroleum or geothermal retention lease is transferred126
48CA.Application by licensee for lease126
48CB.Grant or refusal of lease in relation to application by licensee130
48CC.Application of s. 48CA and 48CB if licence is transferred134
48CD.Grant of petroleum retention lease as result of change to boundary of offshore area135
48C.Rights conferred by petroleum retention lease or geothermal retention lease137
48CAA.Rights conferred by GHG retention lease139
48D.Term of lease141
48E.Notice of intention to cancel lease141
48F.Application for renewal of lease143
48G.Grant or refusal of renewal of lease145
48GA.GHG retention lease cannot be renewed more than once149
48H.Conditions of lease150
48I.Not used151
48J.Certain discoveries in lease area to be notified151
48K.Directions by Minister on discovery of petroleum, regulated substances or geothermal energy resources152
Division 3 — Production licences and GHG injection licences
49.Recovery of petroleum, regulated substances or geothermal energy resources in State153
49A.GHG injection operations in State154
50.Application by petroleum or geothermal permittee or holder of petroleum or geothermal drilling reservation for petroleum production licence or geothermal production licence154
50AA.Application by GHG permittee or holder of GHG drilling reservation for GHG injection licence157
50A.Application by lessee for licence158
50B.Application by petroleum or geothermal licensee for GHG injection licence160
51.Requirements for application for licence under s. 50, 50AA, 50A or 50B161
52.Determination of rate of royalty162
53.Notification as to grant of licence163
54.Grant of licence165
54AA.Certain discoveries in licence area to be notified167
54A.Application of s. 51 to 54 if permit, drilling reservation, lease or licence transferred167
55.Variation of petroleum licence area168
56.Determination of petroleum exploration permit, petroleum drilling reservation or petroleum retention lease169
57.Application for licence in respect of surrendered etc. blocks172
58.Application fee etc. for s. 57 applications175
59.Request by applicant for grant of petroleum production licence or geothermal production licence176
60.Grant of licence on request178
61.Petroleum production licence or geothermal production licence for 2 or more blocks may be divided into 2 or more licences179
61A.Grant of petroleum production licence as result of change to boundary of offshore area181
62.Rights conferred by licence183
62A.Geothermal energy recovery development plans187
62B.Variation of approved development plans188
63.Term of licence189
64A.Termination of licence if no operations for 5 years190
64.Application for renewal of licence191
65.Grant or refusal of renewal of licence192
66.Conditions of licence196
67.Storage of petroleum underground197
68.Directions as to recovery of petroleum or regulated substance198
69.Unit development199
Division 3A — Petroleum titles, geothermal titles and GHG titles may subsist in respect of same blocks
69A.Petroleum titles, geothermal titles and GHG titles may subsist in respect of same blocks204
Division 3B — Matters relating to GHG injection and storage
Subdivision 1 — Declaration of identified GHG storage formation
69B.Application for declaration of identified GHG storage formation207
69C.Requirement for further information or further analysis208
69D.Variation of application209
69E.Declaration of identified GHG storage formation209
69F.Refusal to make declaration210
69G.Variation of declaration211
69H.Revocation of declaration212
Subdivision 2 — Approved site plans
69HA.Approved site plans213
Subdivision 3 — Serious situations
69HB.When serious situation exists215
69HC.Reporting of serious situations215
69HD.Minister may give directions216
Subdivision 4 — Site closing certificates
69HE.Application for site closing certificate217
69HF.Application for site closing certificate required if operations have ceased218
69HG.Application for site closing certificate may be directed if ground for terminating or cancelling GHG injection licence exists218
69HH.Application for site closing certificate may be directed if GHG injection licence tied to ceased petroleum lease or licence219
69HI.Requirements for application for site closing certificate221
69HJ.Variation of application for site closing certificate222
69HK.Time for decision on application for site closing certificate223
69HL.Pre‑certificate notice223
69HM.Refusal of pre‑certificate notice225
69HN.Notice of refusal to give pre‑certificate notice226
69HO.Content of pre‑certificate notice226
69HP.Issue of site closing certificate227
69HQ.Transferee of GHG injection licence treated as applicant228
69HR.Duration of site closing certificate228
69HS.Transfer of site closing certificate228
69HT.Transfer of securities229
69HU.Discharge of securities229
69HV.Recovery of State’s costs and expenses229
Subdivision 5 — Long‑term liabilities in respect of GHG storage
69HW.Closure assurance period230
69HX.Indemnity against long‑term liability231
69HY.State to assume long‑term liability if licensee has ceased to exist232
Division 4 — Registration of instruments
69J.Term used: title233
70.Register of certain instruments to be kept233
71.Memorials to be entered of permits determined etc.235
72.Approval and registration of transfers235
73.Entries in Register on devolution of title238
75.Approval of dealings creating interests etc. in existing titles239
75A.Approval of dealings in future interests etc.244
76.True consideration to be shown in transfer or dealing245
77.Minister not concerned with certain matters246
78.Power of Minister to require information as to transfers or dealings247
79.Production and inspection of documents247
80.Inspection of Register and instruments248
81.Evidentiary provisions248
81A.Minister may make corrections to, and entries in, Register249
82.Application to State Administrative Tribunal for orders250
84.Offences connected with Register and certain documents251
85.Assessment of fee payable under Petroleum, Geothermal Energy and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Registration Fees) Act 1967251
86.Exemption from duty251
Division 4A — Polluter pays
86A.Term used: registered holder252
86B.Escape of petroleum or regulated substance: titleholder’s duty252
86C.Escape of petroleum or regulated substance: reimbursement of State254
Division 5 — General
88.Notice of grants of permits etc. to be published255
89.Date of effect of certain surrenders, cancellations and variations256
90.Commencement of works256
91.Work practices257
91A.Conditions relating to insurance261
91B.Conditions prohibiting entry on certain land263
91C.Provisions relating to approvals granted in relation to regulated substances263
92.Maintenance etc. of property265
93.Operation of s. 91, 91A and 92 subject to this Act and other laws266
95.Directions by Minister266
96.Compliance with directions268
97.Variation and suspension of, and exemption from compliance with, conditions269
97A.Variation of petroleum title by including area as result of change to boundary of offshore area271
98.Surrender of permits etc.277
99.Cancellation of permits etc.279
100.Cancellation of permit etc. not affected by other provisions280
101.Removal of property etc. by permittee etc.281
102.Removal of property etc. by Minister283
105.Special prospecting authorities284
106.Access authorities289
107.Removal, disposal or sale of property297
109.Minister or inspector may require information to be given298
110.Power to examine on oath299
111.Failing to furnish information etc.300
112A.Exclusion zones300
113.Discovery of water to be notified301
115.Records etc. to be kept301
116A.Data management: regulations302
116.Scientific investigations303
117.Interference with other rights etc.303
117A.Interfering with petroleum operation, geothermal energy operation or GHG operation305
118.Inspectors305
119.Powers of inspectors306
119A.Protection from liability for wrongdoing307
121.Continuing offences307
122.Crimes and other offences308
123.Orders for forfeiture etc. in respect of certain offences308
124.Power of Attorney General to direct disposal of goods309
125.Time for bringing proceedings for offences310
126.Judicial notice310
126A.Evidentiary matters310
127.Service of documents312
127A.Service of documents on 2 or more permittees etc.313
Division 6 — Transitional provisions
128.Terms used315
129.This Division prevails over other provisions316
130.Cessation of operation of former provisions316
131.Prohibition on granting of instruments under former provisions after commencing day316
132.Rights of holders of existing prescribed instruments317
133.Holders of existing instruments may be granted permits under this Part317
134.Transitional provisions relating to Barrow Island lease319
134A.Application of former provisions after coming into operation of variation agreement319
71.Interpretation320
73.Powers of officers320
74.Royalty a debt due to the State320
75.Offences321
117.Application of regulations to Barrow Island lease321
135.Certain portions of blocks to be blocks322
136.Certain petroleum exploration or recovery activities not prohibited by s. 29(1) or 49(1)324
Division 7 — Fees and royalties
137.Permit and drilling reservation fees324
137A.Lease fees325
138.Licence fees325
139.Time of payment of fees325
140.Penalty for late payment of fees326
141.Fees and penalties debts due to Crown326
142.Royalty326
143.Reduction of royalty in certain cases329
144.Royalty not payable in certain cases330
144A.Royalty value331
145.Ascertainment of value of petroleum, regulated substance or geothermal energy332
146.Ascertainment of well‑head332
147.Ascertainment of quantity of petroleum, regulated substance or geothermal energy recovered333
148.Payment of royalty and penalty for late payment334
149.Royalty or late payment amount is debt due to Crown335
Part IVA — Release of information
150A.Terms used336
Division 2 — Protection of confidentiality of information and samples
Subdivision 1 — Information and samples obtained by the Minister
150B.Protection of confidentiality of information obtained by Minister337
150C.Protection of confidentiality of samples obtained by Minister337
150D.Information or samples obtained by Minister can be made available to certain persons338
Subdivision 2 — Information and samples obtained by another Minister
150E.Protection of confidentiality of information obtained by another Minister338
150F.Protection of confidentiality of samples obtained by another Minister339
150G.Information or samples obtained by another Minister can be made available to certain persons339
Subdivision 3 — Miscellaneous
150H.Fees340
Part IV — Miscellaneous
Division 1 — General
150.Jurisdiction of Magistrates Court341
151.Special case may be reserved for Supreme Court341
152.Certain things are not personal property for purposes of Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Commonwealth)342
Division 2 — Regulations and forms
152A.Approved forms343
153.Regulations343
154.Further transitional provisions347
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Western Australia
Petroleum, Geothermal Energy and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 1967
Western Australia
Petroleum, Geothermal Energy and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 1967
Contents
Part I — Preliminary
1.Short title2
2.Commencement2
3.Repeal2
5.Terms used2
6A.Effect of alteration of inshore area22
6B.Potential GHG storage formation23
6C.Eligible GHG storage formation and related terms24
6D.Incidental greenhouse gas‑related substance26
6E.Greenhouse gas substance or GHG27
Part II — General
6.Act to be construed subject to State’s legislative powers28
7.Application of Act28
7A.Geothermal resources area in, or extending into, other areas29
7B.Resources pool in, or extending into, other areas32
8.Position on Earth’s surface40
9.Certain resources and formations declared to be property of Crown40
10.Reservations in Crown grants and leases41
11.Minister may search for petroleum or geothermal energy resources42
11A.Property rights in recovered petroleum, regulated substances and geothermal energy43
12.Land may be resumed43
13.Governor to have right of pre‑emption of petroleum or regulated substances in emergency44
14.Land comprised in permit, drilling reservation, lease or licence may be entered for certain purposes45
15.Authority conferred by permit, drilling reservation, lease or licence46
15A.Consent of Minister required for entry on reserves for purposes of exploration etc.46
16.Consent of owner or trustees required in certain cases for exploration etc.48
17.Compensation to owners and occupiers of private land49
18.Owner of private land in vicinity of permit area, drilling reservation, lease area or licence area may be entitled to compensation50
19.Compensation for further damage50
20.Holder of permit, drilling reservation, lease or licence not to commence operations on private land until compensation tendered or agreed upon51
21.Compensation payable to certain lessees for damage to improvements and consequential damage51
22.Determination of partial compensation52
23.Security for compensation53
24.Matters for which compensation not payable53
24A.Liability for payment of compensation to native title holders54
25.Delegation54
Part 3 — Operations relating to recovery of petroleum, regulated substances and geothermal energy or GHG injection and storage
Division 1 — Preliminary
26.Term used: State56
27.Graticulation of Earth’s surface and constitution of blocks56
28.Reservation of blocks57
28A.Issue of permits etc. in marine reserves59
Division 2 — Permits and drilling reservations
29.Exploration for petroleum, regulated substances, geothermal energy resources, potential GHG storage formations and potential GHG injection sites restricted60
30.Advertisement of blocks61
30A.Petroleum or geothermal lessee or licensee to be notified of proposal to advertise certain blocks62
31.Application for permit63
32A.More than one permit application for same block or blocks64
32.Grant or refusal of permit in relation to application66
33A.Withdrawal of application67
33B.Application continued after withdrawal of joint applicant67
33C.Effect of withdrawal or lapse of s. 30 application68
33.Application for petroleum exploration permit or geothermal exploration permit for surrendered, cancelled or determined blocks69
34.Application fee etc.71
35.Consideration of application71
36.Request by applicant for grant of permit in respect of advertised block73
37.Grant of permit on request74
37A.Permit for 2 or more blocks may be divided into 2 or more permits74
37B.Grant of boundary-change permit76
38.Rights conferred by petroleum exploration permit or geothermal exploration permit80
38A.Rights conferred by GHG exploration permit82
39.Term of permit84
40.Application for renewal of permit86
41.Application for renewal of permit to be in respect of reduced area87
42A.Certain petroleum exploration permits and geothermal exploration permits cannot be renewed more than twice89
42B.Limits on renewal of boundary-change permits90
42C.GHG exploration permits cannot be renewed more than once91
42.Grant or refusal of renewal of permit91
43.Conditions of permit93
43A.Advertisement of blocks for drilling reservations96
43B.Application for drilling reservation97
43CA.More than one drilling reservation application for same block or blocks99
43C.Grant or refusal in relation to applications for drilling reservations100
43DA.Withdrawal of application101
43DB.Application continued after withdrawal of joint applicant102
43DC.Effect of withdrawal or lapse of s. 43A application102
43D.Rights conferred by petroleum drilling reservation or geothermal drilling reservation103
43DAA.Rights conferred by GHG drilling reservation105
43E.Term of drilling reservation107
43F.Extension of term of drilling reservation107
44.Certain discoveries in permit area or drilling reservation area to be notified109
46.Nomination of blocks as location109
47.Declaration of location112
48.Immediately adjoining blocks115
Division 2A — Retention leases
48A.Application by permittee or holder of drilling reservation for lease115
48B.Grant or refusal of lease in relation to application118
48BA.Application of s. 48A and 48B where permit is transferred122
48BB.Application by petroleum or geothermal lessee for GHG retention lease122
48BC.Grant or refusal of GHG retention lease in relation to application by petroleum or geothermal lessee124
48BD.Application of s. 48BB and 48BC if petroleum or geothermal retention lease is transferred126
48CA.Application by licensee for lease126
48CB.Grant or refusal of lease in relation to application by licensee130
48CC.Application of s. 48CA and 48CB if licence is transferred134
48CD.Grant of petroleum retention lease as result of change to boundary of offshore area135
48C.Rights conferred by petroleum retention lease or geothermal retention lease137
48CAA.Rights conferred by GHG retention lease139
48D.Term of lease141
48E.Notice of intention to cancel lease141
48F.Application for renewal of lease143
48G.Grant or refusal of renewal of lease145
48GA.GHG retention lease cannot be renewed more than once149
48H.Conditions of lease150
48I.Not used151
48J.Certain discoveries in lease area to be notified151
48K.Directions by Minister on discovery of petroleum, regulated substances or geothermal energy resources152
Division 3 — Production licences and GHG injection licences
49.Recovery of petroleum, regulated substances or geothermal energy resources in State153
49A.GHG injection operations in State154
50.Application by petroleum or geothermal permittee or holder of petroleum or geothermal drilling reservation for petroleum production licence or geothermal production licence154
50AA.Application by GHG permittee or holder of GHG drilling reservation for GHG injection licence157
50A.Application by lessee for licence158
50B.Application by petroleum or geothermal licensee for GHG injection licence160
51.Requirements for application for licence under s. 50, 50AA, 50A or 50B161
52.Determination of rate of royalty162
53.Notification as to grant of licence163
54.Grant of licence165
54AA.Certain discoveries in licence area to be notified167
54A.Application of s. 51 to 54 if permit, drilling reservation, lease or licence transferred167
55.Variation of petroleum licence area168
56.Determination of petroleum exploration permit, petroleum drilling reservation or petroleum retention lease169
57.Application for licence in respect of surrendered etc. blocks172
58.Application fee etc. for s. 57 applications175
59.Request by applicant for grant of petroleum production licence or geothermal production licence176
60.Grant of licence on request178
61.Petroleum production licence or geothermal production licence for 2 or more blocks may be divided into 2 or more licences179
61A.Grant of petroleum production licence as result of change to boundary of offshore area181
62.Rights conferred by licence183
62A.Geothermal energy recovery development plans187
62B.Variation of approved development plans188
63.Term of licence189
64A.Termination of licence if no operations for 5 years190
64.Application for renewal of licence191
65.Grant or refusal of renewal of licence192
66.Conditions of licence196
67.Storage of petroleum underground197
68.Directions as to recovery of petroleum or regulated substance198
69.Unit development199
Division 3A — Petroleum titles, geothermal titles and GHG titles may subsist in respect of same blocks
69A.Petroleum titles, geothermal titles and GHG titles may subsist in respect of same blocks204
Division 3B — Matters relating to GHG injection and storage
Subdivision 1 — Declaration of identified GHG storage formation
69B.Application for declaration of identified GHG storage formation207
69C.Requirement for further information or further analysis208
69D.Variation of application209
69E.Declaration of identified GHG storage formation209
69F.Refusal to make declaration210
69G.Variation of declaration211
69H.Revocation of declaration212
Subdivision 2 — Approved site plans
69HA.Approved site plans213
Subdivision 3 — Serious situations
69HB.When serious situation exists215
69HC.Reporting of serious situations215
69HD.Minister may give directions216
Subdivision 4 — Site closing certificates
69HE.Application for site closing certificate217
69HF.Application for site closing certificate required if operations have ceased218
69HG.Application for site closing certificate may be directed if ground for terminating or cancelling GHG injection licence exists218
69HH.Application for site closing certificate may be directed if GHG injection licence tied to ceased petroleum lease or licence219
69HI.Requirements for application for site closing certificate221
69HJ.Variation of application for site closing certificate222
69HK.Time for decision on application for site closing certificate223
69HL.Pre‑certificate notice223
69HM.Refusal of pre‑certificate notice225
69HN.Notice of refusal to give pre‑certificate notice226
69HO.Content of pre‑certificate notice226
69HP.Issue of site closing certificate227
69HQ.Transferee of GHG injection licence treated as applicant228
69HR.Duration of site closing certificate228
69HS.Transfer of site closing certificate228
69HT.Transfer of securities229
69HU.Discharge of securities229
69HV.Recovery of State’s costs and expenses229
Subdivision 5 — Long‑term liabilities in respect of GHG storage
69HW.Closure assurance period230
69HX.Indemnity against long‑term liability231
69HY.State to assume long‑term liability if licensee has ceased to exist232
Division 4 — Registration of instruments
69J.Term used: title233
70.Register of certain instruments to be kept233
71.Memorials to be entered of permits determined etc.235
72.Approval and registration of transfers235
73.Entries in Register on devolution of title238
75.Approval of dealings creating interests etc. in existing titles239
75A.Approval of dealings in future interests etc.244
76.True consideration to be shown in transfer or dealing245
77.Minister not concerned with certain matters246
78.Power of Minister to require information as to transfers or dealings247
79.Production and inspection of documents247
80.Inspection of Register and instruments248
81.Evidentiary provisions248
81A.Minister may make corrections to, and entries in, Register249
82.Application to State Administrative Tribunal for orders250
84.Offences connected with Register and certain documents251
85.Assessment of fee payable under Petroleum, Geothermal Energy and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Registration Fees) Act 1967251
86.Exemption from duty251
Division 4A — Polluter pays
86A.Term used: registered holder252
86B.Escape of petroleum or regulated substance: titleholder’s duty252
86C.Escape of petroleum or regulated substance: reimbursement of State254
Division 5 — General
88.Notice of grants of permits etc. to be published255
89.Date of effect of certain surrenders, cancellations and variations256
90.Commencement of works256
91.Work practices257
91A.Conditions relating to insurance261
91B.Conditions prohibiting entry on certain land263
91C.Provisions relating to approvals granted in relation to regulated substances263
92.Maintenance etc. of property265
93.Operation of s. 91, 91A and 92 subject to this Act and other laws266
95.Directions by Minister266
96.Compliance with directions268
97.Variation and suspension of, and exemption from compliance with, conditions269
97A.Variation of petroleum title by including area as result of change to boundary of offshore area271
98.Surrender of permits etc.277
99.Cancellation of permits etc.279
100.Cancellation of permit etc. not affected by other provisions280
101.Removal of property etc. by permittee etc.281
102.Removal of property etc. by Minister283
105.Special prospecting authorities284
106.Access authorities289
107.Removal, disposal or sale of property297
109.Minister or inspector may require information to be given298
110.Power to examine on oath299
111.Failing to furnish information etc.300
112A.Exclusion zones300
113.Discovery of water to be notified301
115.Records etc. to be kept301
116A.Data management: regulations302
116.Scientific investigations303
117.Interference with other rights etc.303
117A.Interfering with petroleum operation, geothermal energy operation or GHG operation305
118.Inspectors305
119.Powers of inspectors306
119A.Protection from liability for wrongdoing307
121.Continuing offences307
122.Crimes and other offences308
123.Orders for forfeiture etc. in respect of certain offences308
124.Power of Attorney General to direct disposal of goods309
125.Time for bringing proceedings for offences310
126.Judicial notice310
126A.Evidentiary matters310
127.Service of documents312
127A.Service of documents on 2 or more permittees etc.313
Division 6 — Transitional provisions
128.Terms used315
129.This Division prevails over other provisions316
130.Cessation of operation of former provisions316
131.Prohibition on granting of instruments under former provisions after commencing day316
132.Rights of holders of existing prescribed instruments317
133.Holders of existing instruments may be granted permits under this Part317
134.Transitional provisions relating to Barrow Island lease319
134A.Application of former provisions after coming into operation of variation agreement319
71.Interpretation320
72. Statements, information and records320
73.Powers of officers320
74.Royalty a debt due to the State320
75.Offences321
117.Application of regulations to Barrow Island lease321
135.Certain portions of blocks to be blocks322
136.Certain petroleum exploration or recovery activities not prohibited by s. 29(1) or 49(1)324
Division 7 — Fees and royalties
137.Permit and drilling reservation fees324
137A.Lease fees325
138.Licence fees325
139.Time of payment of fees325
140.Penalty for late payment of fees326
141.Fees and penalties debts due to Crown326
142.Royalty326
143.Reduction of royalty in certain cases329
144.Royalty not payable in certain cases330
144A.Royalty value331
145.Ascertainment of value of petroleum, regulated substance or geothermal energy332
146.Ascertainment of well‑head332
147.Ascertainment of quantity of petroleum, regulated substance or geothermal energy recovered333
148.Payment of royalty and penalty for late payment334
149.Royalty or late payment amount is debt due to Crown335
Part IVA — Release of information
Division 1 — Preliminary
150A.Terms used336
Division 2 — Protection of confidentiality of information and samples
Subdivision 1 — Information and samples obtained by the Minister
150B.Protection of confidentiality of information obtained by Minister337
150C.Protection of confidentiality of samples obtained by Minister337
150D.Information or samples obtained by Minister can
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