(1) Mining may be
carried out on Commonwealth land with the written consent of the Minister who
may refuse consent or who may give consent subject to such terms and
conditions as the Minister specifies in the consent.
(2) Before giving
consent under subsection (1), whether conditionally or unconditionally, the
Minister must first consult, and obtain the concurrence of, the Minister of
the Commonwealth responsible for the control and management of the land.
[Section 25A inserted: No. 51 of 2012 s. 13.]