Mineral Resources Act 1989

This section applies to a purported application, other than for the grant of a prospecting permit, mining claim or mining lease or to the Land Court or the tribunal, not made under the requirements under this Act for making the application.

The chief executive must refuse to receive or process the purported application.

However, the chief executive may decide to allow the application to proceed and be decided as if it did comply with the requirements if the chief executive is satisfied the application substantially complies with the requirements.

If the chief executive decides to refuse to receive or process the purported application, the chief executive must—

inform the applicant of the decision; and

refund the application fee to the applicant.

This section does not apply to an EP tender.