an application is made under item 1 of the table in subsection (1); and

the Joint Authority refuses the application;

by written notice given to the applicant, notify the applicant of the refusal; and

do so as soon as practicable after the refusal.

the length of the period of suspension; and

such other matters (if any) as the Joint Authority considers relevant.

in the notice of suspension; or

by a later written notice given to the permittee or lessee.

in the case of a petroleum exploration permit—section 102; and

in the case of a petroleum retention lease—section 139.

a petroleum exploration permittee or a petroleum retention lessee applies for a suspension of any of the conditions to which the permit or lease is subject; and

the permit or lease would, apart from this subsection, expire before the Joint Authority makes a decision on the application;

the period of 2 months that began when notice of the refusal was given to the permittee or lessee; or

such longer period as the Joint Authority allows.

in the case of a petroleum exploration permit—section 102; and

in the case of a petroleum retention lease—section 139.

an application is made under item 1 of the table in subsection (1); and

the responsible Commonwealth Minister refuses the application;

by written notice given to the applicant, notify the applicant of the refusal; and

do so as soon as practicable after the refusal.

the length of the period of suspension; and

such other matters (if any) as the responsible Commonwealth Minister considers relevant.

in the notice of suspension; or

by a later written notice given to the permittee or lessee.

in the case of a greenhouse gas assessment permit—section 293; and

in the case of a greenhouse gas holding lease—section 322.

a greenhouse gas assessment permittee or a greenhouse gas holding lessee applies for a suspension of any of the conditions to which the permit or lease is subject; and

the permit or lease would, apart from this subsection, expire before the responsible Commonwealth Minister makes a decision on the application;

the period of 2 months that began when notice of the refusal was given to the permittee or lessee; or

such longer period as the responsible Commonwealth Minister allows.

in the case of a greenhouse gas assessment permit—section 293; and

in the case of a greenhouse gas holding lease—section 322.

the recovery of petroleum from that area is not, at the time of the application, commercially viable; and

the recovery of petroleum from that area is likely to become commercially viable within 15 years after that time;

the reason for the refusal is that the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(ii);

the permittee does not:

within the application period mentioned in subsection 169(1), make the application; or

within the application period mentioned in subsection 141(3), apply under section 141 for a petroleum retention lease;

a petroleum exploration permittee applies under section 141 for a petroleum retention lease in relation to a block or blocks; and

a notice refusing to grant the petroleum retention lease is given to the permittee under section 143; and

the reason for the refusal is that the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(ii); and

after the section 143 notice is given, the permittee does not, within the application period mentioned in subsection 169(3), apply under section 168 for a petroleum production licence in relation to that block or those blocks;

the petroleum exploration permit is revoked to the extent to which it relates to that block or those blocks; and

the revocation has effect at the end of the application period mentioned in subsection 169(3).

the reason for the refusal is that the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(ii);

the permittee does not:

within the application period mentioned in subclause 3(1), make the application; or

within the application period mentioned in subsection 141(3), apply under section 141 for a petroleum retention lease;

a petroleum exploration permittee applies under section 141 for a petroleum retention lease in relation to a block or blocks; and

a notice refusing to grant the petroleum retention lease is given to the permittee under section 143; and

the reason for the refusal is that the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(ii); and

after the section 143 notice is given, the permittee does not, within the application period mentioned in subclause 3(3), apply under clause 2 for a petroleum production licence in relation to that block or those blocks;

the petroleum exploration permit is revoked to the extent to which it relates to that block or those blocks; and

the revocation has effect at the end of the application period mentioned in subclause 3(3).

the reason, or one of the reasons, for the refusal is that:

the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(i); or

the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(iii);

the Joint Authority refuses to grant a petroleum retention lease in relation to a block or blocks forming part of a location; and

the reason, or one of the reasons, for the refusal is that:

the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(i); or

the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(iii);

if subparagraph (b)(i) of this subsection applies—the block or blocks in relation to which the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(i); or

if subparagraph (b)(ii) of this subsection applies—the block or blocks in relation to which the Joint Authority is not satisfied as to the matter referred to in subparagraph 142(b)(iii).

the Joint Authority refuses to grant a petroleum production licence in relation to the remaining block or blocks; and

the reason for the refusal is that the Joint Authority is not satisfied that the area comprised in any one or more of the remaining block or blocks contains petroleum;

an application for the grant of a petroleum production licence has been made under:

section 168 or 170; or

clause 2 or 4 of Schedule 4; and

the application specifies a block or blocks; and

the Joint Authority refuses to grant a petroleum production licence in relation to the block or blocks; and

the reason for the refusal is that the Joint Authority is not satisfied that the area comprised in the block or blocks contains petroleum; and

the block or blocks constitute or form part of a location;

in a case where the block constitutes, or the blocks constitute, the location—revoke the declaration of the location; or

in a case where the block forms, or the blocks form, part of the location—revoke the declaration of the location to the extent to which the declaration relates to the block or blocks.

(a) a petroleum retention lease has been granted on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the offshore area of a State or the ; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

falls within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

immediately before the change, the relevant area was a part of the lease area;

the lease had been varied to exclude from the lease area any area that is not within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

the variation had taken effect immediately after the change.

disregard section 283; and

it is immaterial whether the change occurred before, at or after the commencement of this subsection.

by way of renewal; and

before the day after this Act receives the Royal Assent;

a petroleum production licence that was granted by way of renewal, where the original petroleum production licence was granted under section 183A.

a petroleum retention lease that was granted by way of renewal, where the original petroleum retention lease was granted under section 152A.

(a) a petroleum exploration permit has been granted on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the offshore area of a State or the ; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

falls within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

immediately before the change, the relevant area was a part of the permit area;

the permit had been varied to exclude from the permit area any area that is not within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

the variation had taken effect immediately after the change.

disregard section 283; and

it is immaterial whether the change occurred before, at or after the commencement of this subsection.

(a) a petroleum production licence has been granted on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the offshore area of a State or the ; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

falls within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

immediately before the change, the relevant area was a part of the licence area;

the licence had been varied to exclude from the licence area any area that is not within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

the variation had taken effect immediately after the change.

disregard section 283; and

it is immaterial whether the change occurred before, at or after the commencement of this subsection.

(a) a petroleum exploration permit granted on the basis of work program bidding (a work-bid petroleum exploration permit);

(b) a petroleum exploration permit granted on the basis of cash bidding (a cash-bid petroleum exploration permit);

(c) a petroleum exploration permit granted over a surrendered block or certain other blocks (a special petroleum exploration permit).

(a) a petroleum exploration permit granted on the basis of work program bidding (a work-bid petroleum exploration permit);

(b) a petroleum exploration permit granted on the basis of cash bidding (a cash-bid petroleum exploration permit);

(c) a petroleum exploration permit granted over a surrendered block or certain other blocks (a special petroleum exploration permit);

(d) a petroleum exploration permit granted as a result of a change in the boundary of the coastal waters of a State or Territory (a boundary-change petroleum exploration permit).

the grant of a boundary-change petroleum exploration permit is consequential on a State/Territory petroleum exploration title ceasing to be in force as mentioned in paragraph 118A(2)(b) or (3)(b); and

the State/Territory petroleum exploration title is of a kind that corresponds to a work-bid petroleum exploration permit or a special petroleum exploration permit;

the boundary-change petroleum exploration permit; or

a petroleum exploration permit granted under Division 5 by way of the renewal of the boundary-change petroleum exploration permit.

conditions requiring the permittee to carry out work in, or in relation to, the permit area (including conditions requiring the permittee to carry out the work during a period of 12 months or longer, or during periods each of which is 12 months or longer);

conditions relating to the amounts that the permittee must spend in carrying out such work;

conditions requiring the permittee to comply with directions that:

relate to the matters covered by paragraphs (a) and (b); and

are given in accordance with the permit.

the grant of a boundary-change petroleum exploration permit is consequential on a State/Territory petroleum exploration title ceasing to be in force as mentioned in paragraph 118A(2)(b) or (3)(b); and

the State/Territory petroleum exploration title is of a kind that corresponds to a cash-bid petroleum exploration permit;

the boundary-change petroleum exploration permit; or

a petroleum exploration permit granted under Division 5 by way of the renewal of the boundary-change petroleum exploration permit.

conditions requiring the permittee to carry out work in, or in relation to, the permit area;

conditions requiring the permittee to spend particular amounts on the carrying out of work in, or in relation to, the permit area.

(a) a State/Territory petroleum exploration title has been granted by a State or the on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

falls within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

either:

the conditions set out in subsection (2) are satisfied; or

the conditions set out in subsection (3) are satisfied.

one or more, but not all, of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change and that are in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

assuming that:

the change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory had not occurred; and

the relevant area had remained in the coastal waters of the State or Territory;

covered by the title; and

in the relevant area; and

(b) there are one or more relevant section 33 blocks) that:section 33 blocks (the

correspond to the section 33 blocks covered by paragraph (a); and

are in the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

are not the subject of a variation under section 267A;

to have granted the holder a petroleum exploration permit over those relevant section 33 blocks; and

to have done so immediately after the relevant time mentioned in whichever of subsection (2) or (3) is applicable.

assuming that:

the change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory had not occurred; and

the relevant area had remained in the coastal waters of the State or Territory;

covered by the title; and

in the relevant area; and

(b) there are one or more relevant section 33 blocks) that:section 33 blocks (the

correspond to the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title immediately before the change; and

are in the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

are not the subject of a variation under section 267A;

to have granted the holder a petroleum exploration permit over those relevant section 33 blocks; and

to have done so immediately after the relevant time mentioned in whichever of subsection (2) or (3) is applicable.

standard halving rules;

modified halving rules;

a provision of a kind specified in the regulations.

a part of a section 33 block that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title immediately before the change is in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

the remaining part of the section 33 block is in the offshore area of the State or Territory;

a block constituted as provided by section 33; or

if a graticular section is wholly within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title—the graticular section; or

if a part only of a graticular section is within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title—that part of the graticular section.

section 122A (limits on renewal of boundary-change petroleum exploration permits);

the standard halving rules in section 123; and

the modified halving rules in section 124;

(c) the permit was granted on the basis that an area (the relevant area) was within the offshore area of a State or the ; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceased to be within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

fell within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

immediately before the change, the relevant area was a part of the permit area.

disregard section 283; and

it is immaterial whether the change occurred before, at or after the commencement of this subsection.

the grant of a boundary-change petroleum exploration permit under subsection 118A(4) is consequential on a State/Territory petroleum exploration title ceasing to be in force as mentioned in paragraph 118A(2)(b) or (3)(b); and

the State/Territory petroleum exploration title was granted otherwise than by way of renewal;

the standard halving rules in section 123 apply to an application for the renewal of the permit mentioned in paragraph (a); and

an application must not be made for the renewal of the permit if the Joint Authority has previously granted a renewal of the permit mentioned in paragraph (a).

the grant of a boundary-change petroleum exploration permit under subsection 118A(4) is consequential on a State/Territory petroleum exploration title ceasing to be in force as mentioned in paragraph 118A(2)(b) or (3)(b); and

the State/Territory petroleum exploration title was granted by way of renewal;

a boundary-change petroleum exploration permit is granted over one or more section 33 blocks; and

immediately before the grant, those section 33 blocks were, or were part of, a location within the meaning of a State PSLA or Territory PSLA; and

apart from this subsection, those section 33 blocks are not, and are not part of, a location within the meaning of this Act;

to have declared those section 33 blocks to be a location; and

to have done so immediately after the grant.

a petroleum exploration permit is varied under section 267A so as to include in the permit area one or more section 33 blocks; and

immediately before the variation, those section 33 blocks were, or were part of, a location within the meaning of a State PSLA or Territory PSLA; and

apart from this subsection, those section 33 blocks are not, and are not part of, a location within the meaning of this Act;

to have declared those section 33 blocks to be a location; and

to have done so immediately after the variation.

a block constituted as provided by section 33; or

if a graticular section is wholly within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title—the graticular section; or

if a part only of a graticular section is within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum exploration title—that part of the graticular section.

(a) a State/Territory petroleum retention title has been granted by a State or the on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

falls within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

either:

the conditions set out in subsection (2) are satisfied; or

the conditions set out in subsection (3) are satisfied; and

(d) there are one or more relevant section 33 blocks) that:section 33 blocks (the

correspond to the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory petroleum retention title immediately before the change; and

are in the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

are not the subject of a variation under section 267A.

one or more, but not all, of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory petroleum retention title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change and that are in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory petroleum retention title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

to have granted the holder of the State/Territory petroleum retention title a petroleum retention lease over the relevant section 33 blocks; and

to have done so immediately after the relevant time mentioned in whichever of subsection (2) or (3) is applicable.

a part of a section 33 block that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum retention title immediately before the change is in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

the remaining part of the section 33 block is in the offshore area of the State or Territory;

a block constituted as provided by section 33; or

if a graticular section is wholly within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum retention title—the graticular section; or

if a part only of a graticular section is within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum retention title—that part of the graticular section.

grant of a petroleum production licence as a result of an application made by a petroleum exploration permittee or a petroleum retention lessee;

grant of a petroleum production licence over a surrendered block or a similar block;

grant of a petroleum production licence over an individual block in exchange for another licence that was in force over the same block.

grant of a petroleum production licence as a result of an application made by a petroleum exploration permittee or a petroleum retention lessee;

grant of a petroleum production licence over a surrendered block or a similar block;

grant of a petroleum production licence over an individual block in exchange for another licence that was in force over the same block;

grant of a petroleum production licence as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of a State or Territory.

(a) a fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title has been granted by a State or the on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

falls within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

either:

the conditions set out in subsection (2) are satisfied; or

the conditions set out in subsection (3) are satisfied; and

(d) there are one or more relevant section 33 blocks) that:section 33 blocks (the

correspond to the section 33 blocks that were covered by the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title immediately before the change; and

are in the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

are not the subject of a variation under section 267A.

one or more, but not all, of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change and that are in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

to have granted the holder of the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title a petroleum production licence over the relevant section 33 blocks; and

to have done so immediately after the relevant time mentioned in whichever of subsection (2) or (3) is applicable.

a part of a section 33 block that was covered by the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title immediately before the change is in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

the remaining part of the section 33 block is in the offshore area of the State or Territory;

a block constituted as provided by section 33; or

if a graticular section is wholly within the area that was covered by the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title—the graticular section; or

if a part only of a graticular section is within the area that was covered by the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title—that part of the graticular section.

the grant of a petroleum production licence under section 183A is consequential on a fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title ceasing to be in force as mentioned in paragraph 183A(2)(b) or (3)(b); and

the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title was granted otherwise than by way of renewal;

the grant of a petroleum production licence under section 183A is consequential on a fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title ceasing to be in force as mentioned in paragraph 183A(2)(b) or (3)(b); and

the fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title was granted by way of renewal;

(a) the permit has been granted on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the offshore area of a State or the ; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

falls within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

immediately before the change, the relevant area was a part of the permit area.

disregard section 283; and

it is immaterial whether the change occurred before, at or after the commencement of this subsection.

(a) a State/Territory title has been granted by a State or the on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

falls within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

either:

the conditions set out in subsection (2) are satisfied; or

the conditions set out in subsection (3) are satisfied; and

immediately before the relevant time mentioned in whichever of subsection (2) or (3) is applicable:

the State/Territory title was held by the registered holder of a Commonwealth title that corresponds to the State/Territory title; and

at least one section 33 block covered by the Commonwealth title immediately adjoined at least one other section 33 block that was covered by the State/Territory title and that is in the relevant area; and

before the relevant time mentioned in whichever of subsection (2) or (3) is applicable:

the holder of the State/Territory title; and

the registered holder of the Commonwealth title;

one or more, but not all, of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change and that are in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory title immediately before the change are in the relevant area; and

(b) the title subsequently ceases to be in force at the same time (the relevant time):

as to all of the section 33 blocks that were covered by the title immediately before the change; and

otherwise than as the result of the cancellation or surrender of the title.

the Titles Administrator must, by written notice given to the permittee, vary the permit to include in the permit area all of the section 33 blocks that:

correspond to the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory title immediately before the change; and

are in the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

the section 33 blocks included in the permit area because of the variation are, for the remainder of the term of the permit, blocks in relation to which the permit is in force.

the Titles Administrator must, by written notice given to the lessee, vary the lease to include in the lease area all of the section 33 blocks that:

correspond to the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory title immediately before the change; and

are in the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

the section 33 blocks included in the lease area because of the variation are, for the remainder of the term of the permit, blocks in relation to which the lease is in force.

the Titles Administrator must, by written notice given to the licensee, vary the licence to include in the licence area all of the section 33 blocks that:

correspond to the section 33 blocks that were covered by the State/Territory title immediately before the change; and

are in the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

the section 33 blocks included in the licence area because of the variation are, for the remainder of the term of the licence, blocks in relation to which the licence is in force.

the graticular section that constitutes or includes that section 33 block and the graticular section that constitutes or includes that other section 33 block:

have a side in common; or

are joined together at one point only; or

that section 33 block and that other section 33 block are in the same graticular section.

a petroleum exploration permit granted otherwise than by way of renewal corresponds to a State/Territory petroleum exploration title granted otherwise than by way of renewal; and

a petroleum retention lease corresponds to a State/Territory petroleum retention title; and

a fixed-term petroleum production licence granted otherwise than by way of renewal corresponds to a fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title granted otherwise than by way of renewal; and

a petroleum exploration permit granted by way of first renewal corresponds to a State/Territory petroleum exploration title granted by way of first renewal; and

a fixed-term petroleum production licence granted by way of first renewal corresponds to a fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title granted by way of first renewal; and

a petroleum exploration permit granted by way of second renewal corresponds to a State/Territory petroleum exploration title granted by way of second renewal; and

a fixed-term petroleum production licence granted by way of second or subsequent renewal corresponds to a fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title granted by way of second or subsequent renewal.

a part of a section 33 block that was covered by the State/Territory title immediately before the change is in the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

the remaining part of the section 33 block is in the offshore area of the State or Territory;

a petroleum exploration permit; or

a petroleum retention lease; or

a fixed-term petroleum production licence.

a block constituted as provided by section 33; or

if a graticular section is wholly within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum title concerned—the graticular section; or

if a part only of a graticular section is within the area that was covered by the State/Territory petroleum title concerned—that part of the graticular section.

a State/Territory petroleum exploration title; or

a State/Territory petroleum retention title; or

a fixed-term State/Territory petroleum production title.

a boundary-change petroleum exploration permit;

paragraph 267A(1)(e); or

(a) the permit has been granted on the basis that an area (the relevant area) is within the offshore area of a State or the ; and

as a result of a change to the boundary of the coastal waters of the State or Territory, the relevant area:

ceases to be within the offshore area of the State or Territory; and

falls within the coastal waters of the State or Territory; and

immediately before the change, the relevant area was a part of the permit area.

disregard section 283; and

it is immaterial whether the change occurred before, at or after the commencement of this subclause.

the functions mentioned in paragraph 646(b), to the extent to which it relates to occupational health and safety matters in connection with offshore petroleum operations, are conferred on NOPSEMA by or under the State PSLA or Territory PSLA, as the case may be; and

the functions mentioned in paragraph 646(gb), to the extent to which it relates to structural integrity in connection with:

the exploration for petroleum; or

the recovery, processing, storage, offloading or piped conveyance of petroleum;

mentioned in paragraph 646(b) to the extent to which it relates to occupational health and safety matters in connection with offshore greenhouse gas storage operations; and

conferred by or under a particular State PSLA or the Territory PSLA;

there are provisions of the State PSLA or Territory PSLA, as the case may be, that substantially correspond to Schedule 3 to this Act as in force:

at the commencement of this subsection; or

at any later time; and

(d) there are regulations under the State PSLA or Territory PSLA, as the case may be, that substantially correspond to the greenhouse gas storage provisions of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2009 as in force:

at the commencement of this subsection; or

at any later time.

mentioned in paragraph 646(gb) to the extent to which it relates to structural integrity in connection with:

the exploration for potential greenhouse gas storage formations or potential greenhouse gas injection sites; or

the injection of a greenhouse gas substance into the seabed or subsoil; or

the permanent storage of a greenhouse gas substance in the seabed or subsoil; or

the compression, processing, offloading, piped conveyance or pre-injection storage of a greenhouse gas substance; or

the monitoring of a greenhouse gas substance stored in the seabed or subsoil; and

conferred by or under a particular State PSLA or the Territory PSLA;

at the commencement of this subsection; or

at any later time.

mentioned in paragraph 646(gj); and

conferred by or under a particular State PSLA or the Territory PSLA;

at the commencement of this subsection; or

at any later time.

the exploration for potential greenhouse gas storage formations or potential greenhouse gas injection sites; or

the injection of a greenhouse gas substance into the seabed or subsoil; or

the permanent storage of a greenhouse gas substance in the seabed or subsoil; or

the compression, processing, offloading, piped conveyance or pre-injection storage of a greenhouse gas substance; or

the monitoring of a greenhouse gas substance stored in the seabed or subsoil.

in connection with operations in; or

in relation to the structural integrity of facilities, wells or well-related equipment located in;

there is an agreement between the responsible Commonwealth Minister and the responsible State Minister, or the responsible Northern Territory Minister, as the case may be, that deals with measures to be implemented by the State or the Northern Territory, as the case may be, for the payment of amounts to NOPSEMA in respect of the performance of some or all of those functions; and

those measures have been implemented by the State or the Northern Territory, as the case may be.