Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PETROLEUM (SUBMERGED LANDS) AMENDMENT ACT 1991 No. 75, 1991 - SECT 15

15. (1) In this section, "acquisition of property" and "just terms" have the
same meaning as in paragraph 51 (xxxi) of the Constitution.

(2) Where, but for this section, the operation of section 14 would result in
the acquisition of property from a person otherwise than on just terms, the
Commonwealth is liable to pay compensation of a reasonable amount to the
person in respect of the acquisition.

(3) Where the Commonwealth and the person do not agree on the amount of the
compensation, the person may institute proceedings in the Federal Court for
the recovery from the Commonwealth of such reasonable amount of compensation
as the Federal Court determines.