66TRight of access

66T Right of access (1) Subject to this regulation, the person may enter the land to which the direction relates: (a) to take action to comply with the direction; or (b) to establish, maintain or inspect, or to remove, any monitoring or other equipment associated with the surrender, cancellation or expiry of an access authority, exploration permit or licence. (2) A person who is intending to enter land under subregulation (1) must notify each designated person for the land of the person's intention to enter the land in accordance with subregulation (3). (3) The notification must: (a) be in the approved form; and (b) include the information specified in subregulation (4); and (c) be given at least 7 days before access is required unless the person reasonably requires access within a shorter period in which case the notice must be given within a reasonable period before entering the land.

Petroleum Regulations 2020 60 (4) For subregulation (3)(b), the following information is specified: (a) a plan and description of the area of land in relation to which access is required; (b) information about the direction given to the person under a provision mentioned in regulation 66S; (c) a description of the work or activities that are to be carried out; (d) information about: (i) any vehicle (including aircraft) or equipment proposed to be used on the land; and (ii) if a helicopter is going to land on the land – where the helicopter is expected to land; and (iii) the number of people expected to be involved; (e) information about when the work or activities are proposed to be carried out and their expected duration; (f) the contact details of the person giving the notice. (5) Once a person gives a notice under subregulation (3), the person is authorised (without the requirement to obtain any further approval under these Regulations or consent): (a) to enter the land in accordance with the notice on the day and at or between the times specified under subregulation (4)(e); and (b) to carry out the work or activities described in the notice. (6) The person may only remain on the land for a period that is reasonable in the circumstances. (7) The person must ensure that any work or activities are carried out in a way that minimises the disturbance of the lawful rights and activities of an owner or occupier of the land.