Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PETROLEUM AND MINERALS AUTHORITY ACT 1973

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   1.      Short title.  
   2.      Commencement.  
   3.      Interpretation.  
   4.      Application of Act.  
   5.      Establishment of Authority. MINERALS AUTHORITY  
   6.      Functions of Authority in relation to petroleum, &c.  
   7.      Functions of Authority in relation to minerals.  
   8.      Other functions of Authority.  
   9.      Restrictions on exercise of functions.  
   10.     Duties of Authority.  
   11.     General powers of Authority.  
   12.     Particular powers of Authority.  
   13.     Power to enter land and take levels, &c.  
   14.     Power to enter and occupy land.  
   15.     Authority subject to Minister.  
   16.     Authority to be a body corporate.  
   17.     Membership of Authority.  
   18.     Remuneration and allowances.  
   19.     Leave of absence.  
   20.     Resignation.  
   21.     Termination of appointment.  
   22.     Acting appointments.  
   23.     Meetings of Authority.  
   24.     Delegation by Authority.  
   25.     Staff of Authority.  
   26.     Public Service Arbitration Act not to apply.  
   27.     Preservation of certain awards.  
   28.     Power of Authority to provide benefits for officers and employees.  
   29.     Superannuation.  
   30.     Officers' Rights Declaration Act.  
   31.     Financial policy of Authority.  
   32.     Capital of Authority.  
   33.     Borrowing by Authority.  
   34.     Bank accounts.  
   35.     Application of moneys.  
   36.     Profits of Authority.  
   37.     Purchase and disposal of assets.  
   38.     Proper accounts to be kept.  
   39.     Accounts where Authority assists overseas country.  
   40.     Audit.  
   41.     Liability to taxation.  
   42.     Reports to Minister.  
   43.     Petroleum exploration areas and minerals exploration areas.  
   44.     Purposes for which Authority may explore or mine for petroleum or minerals.  
   45.     Property in petroleum and minerals.  
   46.     Application of laws to the Authority.  
   47.     Authority to do as little damage as possible.  
   48.     Acquisition of land.  
   49.     Marking of route of pipeline.  
   50.     Warrants.  
   51.     Works not to be adversely affected.  
   52.     Jurisdiction of courts.  
   53.     Annual report.  
   54.     Regulations.