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📜 Barrow Island Bill 2003

Assented toLABill 23016 September 2003

The Barrow Island Bill 2003 ratifies an agreement between the State of Western Australia and the Gorgon joint venturers for offshore gas production and a gas processing project on Barrow Island. It allows for the use of land on Barrow Island for gas processing purposes under the Land Administration Act 1997, and addresses the conveyance and underground disposal of carbon dioxide.

Impact

The bill affects the Gorgon joint venturers, environmental conservation efforts on Barrow Island, and the administration of land use on the island. It aims to balance resource development with environmental protection.

Key Changes

["Ratifies the Gorgon Gas Processing and Infrastructure Project Agreement.", "Authorises the implementation of the Gorgon Gas Processing and Infrastructure Project Agreement.", "Allows for leasing of parts of the Barrow Island reserve for gas processing purposes under the Land Administration Act 1997, with specific consent requirements.", "Applies the Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969 and the Petroleum Safety Act 1999 to carbon dioxide conveyance and operations on Barrow Island.", "Addresses the underground disposal of carbon dioxide."]