Mineral Resources Act 1989

This part applies—

only for the granting of, and in relation to, a mining lease for an Aurukun project; and

only if the holder of the lease is a party to the relevant Aurukun agreement; and

if the agreement has not been terminated.

Part 1, except to the extent mentioned in subsection (3), also applies for the granting of, and in relation to, a mining lease for an Aurukun project.

Sections 232, 233, 239, 245, 248 to 251, 266, 271A(1)(c), 271B, 272, 273, 275, 276, 280, 283, 284, 285 and 286A do not apply for the granting of, and in relation to, a mining lease for an Aurukun project.

Also, a reference in a provision of part 1 to a provision that has been disapplied under subsection (3) is to be disregarded.

To remove any doubt, it is declared that this part applies to the following—

a mining lease under section 234 for a purpose mentioned in section 234(1)(a) or (b);

a mining lease under section 316 for the transportation of a thing.