📜 Barrow Island Amendment Bill 2015

Assented toLABill 8718 March 2015

The Barrow Island Amendment Bill 2015 amends the Barrow Island Act 2003 to allow the State to indemnify the Gorgon Joint Venturers against certain common law liabilities arising from the CO2 injection project after its closure. It also provides statutory protection from liability for actions performed in good faith under the Act.

Impact

The bill affects the Gorgon Joint Venturers by providing them with indemnity against certain liabilities. It also affects independent third parties who may seek damages related to the CO2 injection project. The State is impacted through its potential indemnity obligations, partially offset by a Commonwealth indemnity.

Key Changes

["Allows the State to indemnify the Gorgon Joint Venturers for post-closure common law liability claims.", "Inserts a provision for statutory protection from tortious liability for actions performed in good faith under the Act.", "Defines key terms related to CO2 injection and liability."]