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Mineral Resources Act 1989.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the assessment, development and utilization of mineral resources to the maximum extent practicable consistent with sound economic and land use management.
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources
Keyword
Traditional rights/customary rights Mining Indigenous peoples Zoning Policy/planning Royalties/fees Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Ss 1-2 of this Act enter into force on 25 October 1989. Remaining provisions on 1 September 1990.
Abstract

This Act concerns the assessment, development and use of mineral resources. It consists 15 Chapters divided into 816 sections.

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mineral Resources Regulation 2003.

Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Zoning, Policy/planning, Mining, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral Resources Regulation 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Zoning, Policy/planning, Mining, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Registration, Exploration, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fossicking Regulation 2019.

Legislation | Australia | 2019

Keyword: Land tenure, Ownership, Cultural heritage, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Zoning, Exploration

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