Pipelines Act 2005

Within 28 days after receiving an application under section 68G, the Minister must—

consent to the entry onto the land; or

refuse to consent to that entry.

In making a decision under this section, the Minister must take into account—

the information provided by the licensee; and

any advice received from an owner or occupier under section 68I; and

any other matters the Minister thinks fit.

The Minister must not give a consent under this section unless the Minister is satisfied—

with the adequacy of the measures to be taken by the licensee to address any adverse impact of the survey on safety or the environment or the use of land; and

that the notice and approved consultation information (if required under section 68(3)(a)) were given to each owner and occupier of the land under section 68D; and

in the case of Crown land, that the Crown Land Minister has consented to the entry.

The Minister must not give a consent under this section in respect of wilderness Crown land.

A consent under this section must be in writing and—

may be given subject to any conditions that the Minister considers appropriate; and

in the case of Crown land, must be given subject to any conditions imposed in the consent given by the Crown Land Minister.

The Minister must notify the licensee in writing if the Minister refuses consent.