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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Administration and enforcement - Enforcement - Offences

146: Offence for failing to notify Minister of change in circumstance

You could also call this:

"Telling the Minister about changes is important, or you might get a big fine."

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If you do not tell the Minister about a change in your situation that might affect their decision, you could be in trouble. This is because you would be breaking a proposed rule that says you must notify the Minister of certain changes, as outlined in section 49 and section 122. You would only be in trouble if you did not have a good reason for not telling the Minister.

If you break this proposed rule, you could be fined up to $200,000 if you are found guilty. This is a big penalty, so it is important to follow the proposed rules. The proposed rules are part of a bill to change the law about offshore renewable energy.

You must follow the proposed rules if you want to avoid getting in trouble.

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This page was last updated on 29 June 2025

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145: Offence for change in significant influence over permit holder without approval, or

"Breaking the rule: changing who controls a permit holder without permission can lead to a big fine."

147: Offence for failing to notify Minister of change in significant influence over permit holder, or

"Telling the Minister about changes in control of a permit holder is required by law."

Part 4Administration and enforcement
Enforcement: Offences

146Offence for failing to notify Minister of change in circumstance

A person commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, they contravene, or permit a contravention of,—
section 49 (which relates to the requirement to notify the Minister of a change in circumstances that may materially affect the Minister’s decision on an approval for a change in significant influence over a permit holder); or
section 122 (which relates to the requirement to notify the Minister of a change in circumstances that may materially affect the Minister’s consideration of an application).

A person who commits an offence against this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200,000.