Pipelines Act 2005

The Minister may do anything necessary to rehabilitate land on or under which a pipeline is or was situated if he or she—

is not satisfied that the land has been rehabilitated as required by this Division; or

is satisfied that further rehabilitation of the land is necessary; or

is asked to do so by the owner of the land.

The Minister may only do this if he or she has asked the licensee to rehabilitate the land and the licensee has failed to do so within a reasonable period after the request.

The Minister may recover as a debt due to the Crown in any court of competent jurisdiction any amount incurred under subsection (1) that cannot be recovered from the rehabilitation bond that applies in respect of the land.

If the Minister refuses to act on a request under subsection (1)(c), he or she must inform the owner of the land of the reasons for that refusal.