Exception to section 87
88 Exception to section 87
Despite section 87(2)(c), the Minister may grant a special access authorisation in respect of an area that is the subject of an exploration permit, a retention lease or a production licence without the consent of the holder of the permit, lease or licence if—
in the opinion of the Minister, the likely geological information to be gained if the authorisation is granted in respect of that area will be of significant benefit to Victoria; and
the Minister—
notifies the holder of the permit, lease or licence in writing that the Minister is proposing to exercise her or his powers under this section, and of the reasons why she or he is proposing to do so; and
gives the holder 28 days to make any submissions it wishes in relation to the proposal; and
the Minister considers any submissions made in response to the notice and also takes into account any commercial consequences to the holder of the permit, lease or licence that may be likely if the authorisation is granted.
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