154Determination of compensation by VCAT

154 Determination of compensation by VCAT (1) An owner or occupier of land may in accordance with Part 10 of the **Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986**— (a) apply to VCAT for the determination of a disputed claim for compensation under this Division; or (b) refer a disputed claim for compensation under this Division to the Supreme Court for determination. (2) Part 10 of the **Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986** applies for the purposes of subsection (1) as if— (a) the claim were a claim for compensation under that Act; and (b) the licensee or proponent were the Authority referred to in that Part. (3) This section does not apply to a claim for just terms compensation under section 53(1) of the Native Title Act. (4) In assessing compensation, any other compensation which the owner may have received, or to which the owner may be entitled, is to be taken into account. Part 11—Enforcement Division 1—Directions of Minister 155 Power of Minister to give directions If the Minister considers that is necessary to do so in an emergency, the Minister may, in writing, direct any person— (a) to cease to operate a pipeline, if the Minister considers it is necessary to do so for safety reasons; or (b) to do any thing the Minister considers necessary to make a pipeline safe; or (c) to do or cease to do any other thing in relation to a pipeline operation that the Minister considers necessary for the protection or rehabilitation of the environment or for the health or safety of the public.