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Offshore Minerals Act 1998.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to exploration for, and the recovery of, minerals (other than petroleum) in the first 3 nautical miles of the territorial sea in relation to Queensland, and for related purposes.
Subject
Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Minerals Exploration Mining Registration Authorization/permit Territorial sea
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Ss 1–2 enter into force on 12 March 1998. Remaining provisions on 14 April 1998.
Abstract

This Act concerns the exploration for and the recovery of minerals, other than petroleum, in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in relation to Queensland. It consists of 447 sections and is divided into five Chapters. Chapter 2 is dedicated to the regulation of offshore exploration and mining, including exploration permits, mineral development licences, mining licences and works licences. Chapter 3 is dedicated to registration and dealings, Chapter 4 to administration of the Act and Chapter 5 contains miscellaneous provisions. The Act is completed by five schedules: coastal waters in the State, sub-blocks, Commonwealth-State offshore area and dictionary.

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