That Mining Bloke has rocked up...when can a mining company access your land?

What sort of documents do I need to have and how much notice should I get?

The current land access laws distinguish two different categories of resource activity based on the potential impact on a landholder's business and land use. Either 'preliminary' or 'advanced'.

'Preliminary' activities are those where the impact on the landholder's business or land use is likely to be nil or negligible. Examples include: walking the land, taking soil samples or survey pegging. In this case, the resource company must first provide the landholder with an Entry Notice at least 10 business days before coming on the land.

This notice must include:

• a description of the land proposed to be entered