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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