Mining Act 1992

After a competitive selection application has been considered in accordance with this Schedule, the application is to be dealt with and determined in accordance with the provisions of this Act as they relate to an application for an exploration licence or assessment lease (as appropriate). Accordingly, a power of the decision-maker under this Act to refuse an application for an exploration licence or assessment lease applies to a competitive selection application.

Note.

A competitive selection process does not guarantee that a controlled release prospecting title will be issued (because all competing applications may be refused).

If a competitive selection application fails to meet the requirements of the invitation in relation to which it is made, the application can be refused at any time during the competitive selection process without waiting for the process to be finalised.