Geothermal Energy Resources Act 2005. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Victoria Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Renewable energy Exploration Indigenous peoples Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, consisting of 15 Parts, aims to facilitate and regulate geothermal energy exploration and extraction by promoting sustainable, commercial exploration for and extraction of geothermal energy resources and geothermal energy; establishing that the Crown owns and may seek to gain a return for use of geothermal energy resources and geothermal energy; establishing transparent, fair and efficient land use and environment planning and land access processes for the exploration for, and extraction of, geothermal energy resources and geothermal energy; and by ensuring that public health and safety and environmental issues are considered in planning for, authorizing, operating and decommissioning geothermal energy operations. Full text English Website www.legislation.vic.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2006. Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2013) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Exploration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 2016. Legislation | Australia | 2016 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Policy/planning, Exploration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Energy Resources Legislation Amendment Act 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX