Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PETROLEUM AND MINERALS AUTHORITY ACT 1973 No. 43, 1974 - SECT 44

44. (1) The Authority may declare that it intends to explore for, or carry on
operations for the recovery of-

   (a)  petroleum in a petroleum exploration area; or

   (b)  minerals in a minerals exploration area, for a specified purpose,
        being a purpose of a kind referred to in paragraph 9 (1) (c) or (d).

(2) A declaration under sub-section (1) in respect of a petroleum
exploration area or minerals exploration area may be included in a notice in
respect of the area under sub-section 43 (2) or in a separate notice published
in the Gazette.

(3) The Authority may, by notice published in the Gazette, vary or revoke a
declaration under sub-section (1).