(1) The exportation from Australia of liquefied natural gas is prohibited during a domestic shortfall quarter unless:
(a) a permission in writing to export the liquefied natural gas has been granted by the Resources Minister or an authorised officer; and
(b) the permission is produced to the Collector.
Note: A permission may be granted for a period that is longer than a domestic shortfall quarter.
(2) A permission may specify:
(a) conditions to be complied with by the holder of the permission; and
(b) when the holder must comply with a condition.
(3) The Resources Minister or an authorised officer may:
(a) vary a condition of a permission with the consent of the holder of the permission; or
(b) accept the surrender of a permission, including in exchange for granting another permission.
(4) If the holder of a permission does not comply with a condition of the permission, the Resources Minister may, by writing:
(a) revoke the permission; or
(b) vary one or more conditions of the permission.