Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981
84Power of Minister to acquire information as to dealings
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84 Power of Minister to acquire information as to dealings (1) The Minister may require the person lodging an application for approval of a transfer or dealing or a provisional application for approval of a dealing under this Division to furnish to him in writing such information concerning the transfer or dealing as the Minister considers necessary or advisable. (1A) The Minister may require a person who is a party to a dealing approved under section 81 to furnish to the Minister a statement in writing setting out such information concerning alterations in the interests or rights existing in relation to the title to which the approved dealing relates as the Minister considers necessary or advisable. (1B) The Minister may require a person making an application under section 79(1) or (3) or 87A(2) to furnish to the Minister in writing such information concerning the matter to which the application relates as the Minister considers necessary or advisable. (1C) A person shall not fail or refuse to comply with a requirement given under subsection (1), (1A) or (1B). (2) A person who is required to furnish information shall not knowingly furnish information that is false or misleading in a material particular.