Victorian Numbered Acts

MINERAL RESOURCES (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) AMENDMENT ACT 2023 (NO. 23 OF 2023) - SECT 6

In section 2(1) of the Principal Act—

        (a)     in paragraph (a), for "foster the establishment and continuation of mining" substitute "the search for stone and to foster the establishment and continuation of mining and extraction";

        (b)     in paragraph (a)(i), after "licences" insert ", authorities";

        (c)     after paragraph (b)(i) insert —

    "(ia)     obligations to eliminate or minimise risks are established; and";

        (d)     after paragraph (b)(ii) insert —

    "(iia)     community interests are considered in the administration of this Act; and";

        (e)     for paragraph (b)(iv) substitute —

    "(iv)     just compensation is paid for the use of and access to private land for exploration or mining or the search for stone; and";

        (f)     in paragraph (b)(v), for "conditions in licences and approvals" substitute "licences, authorities, approvals and duties under this Act";

        (g)     after paragraph (b) insert —

    "(ba)     to provide for the collection, management and public delivery of geoscientific data, information and knowledge; and".

Part 3—Minor variations of approved work plans