Queensland Consolidated Acts

GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE ACT 2009 - SECT 412

412 Requirements for making an application

(1) The Minister must refuse to receive or process a purported application, other than to the Land Court, not made under the requirements under this Act for making the application.

(2) However, the Minister may decide to allow the application to proceed and be decided as if it did comply with the requirements if the Minister is satisfied the application substantially complies with the requirements.

(3) If the Minister decides to refuse to receive or process the purported application—

(a) the Minister must give the applicant written notice of the decision and the reasons for it; and

(b) the chief executive must refund the application fee to the applicant.