Offshore Minerals Act 2003. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to exploration for, and the recovery of, minerals (other than petroleum) in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in respect of Western Australia, and for related purposes. Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Management/conservation Exploration Mining Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Minerals Authorization/permit Territorial sea Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2011. Abstract This Act regulates the exploration for and the recovery of minerals, other than petroleum, in the first three nautical miles of the territorial sea in respect of Western Australia. The Act provides for the management and use of mineral resources in the area and contains provisions on licences for the exploration, retention and mining of minerals and related fees. The Act also provide for exploration and mining in marine reserves and fish habitat protection areas. Full text English Website www.slp.wa.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Offshore Minerals Regulations 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2016) Keyword: Management/conservation, Mining, Minerals, Royalties/fees, Soil rehabilitation, Exploration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX