Petroleum Act 1998

If the Minister receives a submission in accordance with section 48A, 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 production licence, the Minister must take into account—

any submission received in accordance with section 48A in relation to that licence; and

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

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