8Implementation of agreements

8 Implementation of agreements

8 Implementation of agreements

(1) The deed of agreement and each further agreement may be carried into effect despite the provisions of any other Act or law.

(2) In particular, the carrying out of the works is not subject to the Pipelines Act 1967.

(3) All acts, matters and things:

(a) for or with respect to which provision is made in the deed of agreement or a further agreement, or

(b) that by the deed of agreement or a further agreement are agreed, directed, authorised or permitted to be made, done or executed,

are authorised and confirmed.

(4) Without limiting subsection (3):

(a) the Minister may do or cause to be done (whether or not within New South Wales) any act, matter or thing necessary for the purpose of carrying out the deed of agreement and each further agreement, and

(b) any such act, matter or thing may be done in New South Wales by or on behalf of the State of Queensland.

(5) Any act, matter or thing done or omitted to be done for the purpose of carrying out the heads of agreement or the deed of agreement before their approval by this Act, or for the purpose of carrying out an agreement (which has been certified under section 6 (1)) before its approval by or disapproval under this Act, is validated.