Crown Minerals Act 1991

Preliminary provisions - Government policy statements

12: Minister may issue GPS

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"The Minister can create rules to guide mining on Crown land"

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The Minister can issue one or more Government policy statements at any time. You need to know that the purpose of these statements is to say what the Government wants to achieve and what is important to them when it comes to mining Crown owned minerals. The Minister will make sure the statement helps achieve the purpose of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 when they issue it.

The Minister can talk to anyone they think is appropriate before issuing a statement. You should be aware that people who make decisions under this Act must consider the Government policy statements. The Minister has to be satisfied that the statement is helpful before they issue it.

When the Minister issues a Government policy statement, it is available for you to see, and you can find out more about the changes to this Act through the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025. The Minister's role is important in making these statements. You can learn more about how this works by looking at the Act.

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11: Minerals reserved to Crown, or

"The government keeps ownership of minerals like coal and gold in land it sells or leases."

12A: Content of GPS, or

"What the Government wants to achieve with Crown owned minerals"

Part 1Preliminary provisions
Government policy statements

12Minister may issue GPS

The Minister may, at any time, issue 1 or more Government policy statements.
The purpose of a GPS is to state the Government’s objectives and priorities in relation to the mining of Crown owned minerals.
The Minister may, before issuing a GPS, consult any individuals or organisations that the Minister considers appropriate.
The Minister must, when issuing a GPS, be satisfied that the GPS contributes to the purpose of this Act.
A person who performs a function under this Act must have regard to a GPS.

Notes

Section 12: inserted, on 6 August 2025, by section 12 of the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 40).