Proposed infringement offence regulations under the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

What we’re asking for your feedback on

We’re asking for your feedback on proposed regulations relating to infringement offences and the associated infringement fees, which will apply to petroleum and minerals permit holders.

The proposed infringement offences relate to failures to:

• submit information, records and reports within the time specified or by the due date
• provide a royalty return or pay a royalty by the due date
• make required payments, such as annual fees, within the time specified or by the due date
• notify us of a change of address or telephone number, within the time specified.

The proposed fees associated with these offences are a maximum of $1,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a body corporate, as provided for under the Bill.