Proposed Amendments


Click here for an overview of the key amendments to the Petroleum Act and Regulations

BACKGROUND

Since enactment of the Petroleum Act 2000 and Petroleum Regulations 2000 in September 2000, PIRSA has identified a number of opportunities for enhancement relating to both administrative matters and emergying issues in the petroleum and geothermal industry sectors. A Discussion Draft: Petroleum Act 2000 - Implementation Issues detailing these issues and potential modifications to the Act and Regulations was subject to public consultation in early 2005.

Based on submissions received during consultation on the Discussion Draft, PIRSA developed a Green Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Petroleum Act 2000. The Green Paper was released for a 6 month public consultation period at the end of 2006, during which time two workshops were held to allow stakeholders to discuss the proposed amendments.

AMENDMENT BILL

Based on submissions received by PIRSA in response to the Green Paper, final amendments were determined and the Petroleum (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2008 (the Bill) drafted by Parliamentary Counsel. To assist understanding of the context of the amendments, PIRSA prepared a document incorporating draft amendments into the existing Petroleum Act 2000. An overview of the key amendments and list of Regulation changes was also prepared. The Bill and associated documents were released for public consultation in July 2008, with submissions accepted until 26 September 2008.

PIRSA is targeting introduction of the new Petroleum and Geothermal energy Act 2000 to Parliament in the first quarter of 2009.

ENQUIRES

Enquiries should be directed to:
Michael Malavazos, Chief Engineer, Petroleum and Geothermal Group
Ph: (08) 8463 3245
Email: malavazos.michael@saugov.sa.gov.au.