5. Special Notices
Please note the fifth dot point under Assessment Criteria in Section 2 (Criteria for Assessment of Applications) of this publication when considering the exploration and appraisal work components of bids.
In addition to the Assessment Criteria outlined in Section 2 (Criteria for Assessment of Applications), applicants should also note that although applicants wishing to apply for both areas must submit a separate bid for each area, an overall exploration strategy covering both areas will also be taken into account in bid assessment.
Notices Concerning Titleholder Obligations and the Rights and Interests of Others
Overview
Petroleum legislation requires that offshore operations be carried out in a manner that does not unduly interfere with other rights and interests. There is also a need to comply with other requirements and standards set by Australian law. All titleholders need to have due regard for matters such as:
- environment and heritage protection;
- navigation and maritime safety;
- fishing activities;
- defence activities;
- submarine telecommunication cables;
- insurance; and
- Native Title rights and interests.
In addition to the general advice and requirements that apply to all release areas, there are also notices giving recommendations and requirements for specific areas. The attention of potential applicants is drawn to all the issues set out below, as they have been raised in consultations with others who have rights and interests in these marine areas. The requirements for specific areas may result in conditions being included in an exploration title document.
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