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.

The Bill is now open for a 60 business day public comment period. To assist your understanding of the context of the amendments, PIRSA has prepared a document incorporating draft amendments into the existing Petroleum Act 2000. An overview of the key amendments and list of Regulation changes has also been prepared.

SUBMISSIONS

Submissions on the Bill and Regulation amendments will be accepted until COB Friday 26 September 2008.

Submissions should be addressed to:
The Director, Petroleum and Geothermal Group
PO Box 1671
Adelaide SA 5001

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