Petroleum Act 1998

If the Minister receives a submission in accordance with section 39A, the Minister must—

provide the applicant with a copy of the submission; and

give the applicant the opportunity to address any matter raised in the submission.

The Minister may require the applicant to provide details of how the applicant has addressed or proposes to address any matter raised in a submission.

In deciding whether to grant or refuse a retention lease, the Minister must take into account—

any submission received in accordance with section 39A in relation to that lease; and

any details provided under subsection (2) in relation to that submission.

A decision to grant a retention lease is not invalid merely because of a failure to comply with subsection (3).