Definitions
112 Definitions
In this Part:
commencement means the commencement of the Water
Legislation Amendment Act 2018.
former Act means this Act as in force immediately before the commencement.
hydraulic fracturing means the underground gas and oil extraction process involving the injection of fluids at high pressure into a geological formation to induce fractures that conduct hydrocarbons for extraction.
offence provisions means the provisions of this Act that create or relate to offences (including in relation to criminal responsibility, defences and penalties).
transition period means the period of 6 months on and from the commencement.
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