79—Minister may grant exemptions
(1) Where the Minister
is satisfied that circumstances exist that justify so doing, the Minister
may—
(a)
exempt the holder of a lease or licence under this Act from the obligation to
comply with a term or condition of the lease or licence; or
(b)
exempt the holder of a mineral tenement from the obligation to comply with a
provision of this Act (except Part 9B).
(2) An exemption under
this section—
(a) may
be granted absolutely or on conditions; and
(b)
shall remain in force for a period determined by the Minister.
(3) An exemption may
not be granted under this section so as to discriminate against the holders of
native title in land.