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ARTICLE · 02 SEPTEMBER 2012

Changes affecting Queensland's CSG/LNG industry introduced by the Mines Legislation (Streamlining) Amendment Bill

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The new act will introduce a number of amendments for the coal seam gas (CSG) and liquid natural gas (LNG) industries.

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By Martin Klapper, Partner and Josh Doig, Law Clerk (Overseas Qualified)

The Mines Legislation (Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2012, expected to receive assent and become law in the next two weeks, introduces a number of legislative amendments relevant to Queensland's coal seam gas (CSG) and liquid natural gas (LNG) industries. It also makes changes to work health and safety laws relating to pipelines.

Here, Martin Klapper and Josh Doig explain the key changes of which CSG and LNG proponents need to be aware.

Key changes affecting the CSG/LNG industries

  • Petroleum lease holders will be able to transport water that is produced as a result of CSG exploration and production operations, and construct treatment facilities for this water.

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