Opal Mining Act 1995

The parties to a registered opal mining co-operation agreement may, by agreement, vary or revoke the agreement.

A variation to a registered agreement must be submitted by the parties to the agreement to the Opal Mining Registrar for registration within

21 days after the variation is made and the Opal Mining Registrar must register the variation unless the Opal Mining Registrar believes—

that the variation is inconsistent with the objects of this Act or is not in the best interests of opal mining in the State; or

that there is some other good reason why the variation should not be registered.

A party to a registered agreement may, by notice in writing to the other parties to the agreement, withdraw from the agreement.

However, a notice under subsection (3)—

cannot be given without the approval of the Opal Mining Registrar;

and

must be given at least 60 days before the withdrawal is to take effect.

If an approved association is withdrawing from an agreement, the association must give notice of the withdrawal to each member who is covered by the agreement in accordance with any requirements specified by the Opal Mining

Registrar.