Geothermal Exploration Act 2004.

Country/Territory: Australia
Territorial subdivision: Queensland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2004 (2010)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to enable and facilitate exploration for geothermal energy, and for other purposes.

Subject: Energy
Keyword: 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

Abstract: This Act aims at facilitating and regulating the exploration for geothermal energy in Queensland. The Act consists of 164 sections and is divided into the following chapters: Introduction; State ownership of geothermal energy; Tender process; Geothermal exploration permits; Access; Damage and compensation; Miscellaneous provisions and Amendments of other Acts.
Full text: English
Website: www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

Repealed by

Geothermal Energy Act 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2019)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX