Mining Act 1992

An objection must be—

lodged with the Secretary—

for an objection under section 179 or 222—within 28 days after the date the notice under section 177 or 221, as the case requires, is served, or

for an objection under Schedule 1, clause 22—on or before the date specified in the relevant notice under Schedule 1, clause 21, and

made in a way prescribed by the regulations.

An objector must lodge with the Secretary information to support the objection in the way and within the period specified by the Secretary by written notice given to the objector, being a period of at least 28 days.

The Secretary may require an objector to provide further information to support the objection.

The further information must be provided in the way and within the period specified by the Secretary, being a period of at least 28 days.

If the further information is not provided within the specified period, the Secretary may reject the objection.

An objection may be withdrawn by written notice given to the Secretary.

The withdrawal of an objection is irrevocable.