Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009

A serious situation direction must state—

that the Minister believes—

a stated serious situation exists; and

the GHG tenure holder given the direction is in a position to take steps to remedy the situation; and

the reasons for the belief; and

the requirements under the direction.

The direction must include or be accompanied by an information notice about the decisions to give the direction and to fix the period.

The direction may be given orally if—

for any reason it is not practicable to give the direction in writing; and

the Minister warns the person it is an offence not to comply with the direction.

If a serious situation direction is given orally, the Minister must confirm the direction by also giving it in writing as soon as practicable after giving it orally.