Mineral Resources Act 1989

The holder of an environmental authority who is authorised to enter land under section 344D must pay compensation to each owner of the land—

in compliance with an agreement (a compensation agreement) between the holder and each owner of the land; or

as decided by the Land Court.

A compensation agreement has no effect unless the agreement is—

in writing; and

signed by or for the parties to the agreement; and

filed.

At any time before a compensation agreement is made, a person who could be a party to the agreement may apply in writing to the chief executive to have the Land Court decide the amount of compensation and the terms, conditions and times of its payment.

If a person applies to the chief executive under subsection (3), the chief executive must refer the issue of compensation to the Land Court for its decision.