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Petroleum Act 1998.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Oil Policy/planning Energy conservation/energy production Transport/storage Exploration Mining Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 256 Sections divided into 17 Parts, regulates petroleum exploration and production in the State of Victoria. It covers all matters related to exploration, mining, processing and transport of petroleum. The Act consists of 256 sections and is divided into the following parts: Preliminary matters (1); General matters (2); Exploration permits (3); Retention leases (4); Production licences (5); Special access authorizations (6); Special drilling authorizations (6A); Provisions applying to authorities generally (7); Compensation (8); Consent/notice required before operations allowed on land (9); Royalties and rent (10); Other obligations on holders of authorities (11); Release of information obtained or given under this Act (12); Enforcement (13); Administrative matters (14); Miscellaneous matters (15); Regulations (16) and Consequential, savings and transitional provisions (17).

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Petroleum Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011

Keyword: Oil, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Regulations 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2004)

Keyword: Oil, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

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