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Geothermal Energy Act 2010.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to enable and facilitate the production of geothermal energy.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Basic legislation Natural gas Renewable energy Enforcement/compliance Environmental planning Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Sections of this Act will enter into force from 1 September 2010.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 419 sections divided into nine Chapters, aims at encouraging and facilitating the safe production of geothermal energy, principally by providing for the granting of authorities (called ‘geothermal tenures’) to explore for or produce geothermal energy; and creating a regulatory system for the carrying out of activities relating to geothermal tenures. The Act also ensures the minimization of conflict with other land uses; constructive consultation with people affected by the activities; appropriate compensation for owners or occupiers of land adversely affected by the activities and a responsible land and resource management; and encourages the use of renewable energy in the State.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Geothermal Exploration Regulation 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2011)

Keyword: Natural gas, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Timber Utilization and Marketing Act 1987.

Legislation | Australia | 1987 (2009)

Keyword: Timber, Internal trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Geothermal Exploration Act 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2010)

Keyword: Natural gas, Renewable energy, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Geothermal Energy Regulation 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2019)

Keyword: Bioenergy, Energy conservation/energy production, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2018)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Mining, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Concession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX