Public consultation by the Minister
As shown in the ER Act Stage 2 process image below, an EIR and SEO is submitted to DEM where an assessment will be undertaken by DEM to ensure the documents meet the requirements of the Act, Regulations and the Environmental Impact Assessment Criteria as required under Section 97(4) of the Act. For more information on the approvals process under the ER Act, refer to the Approvals process web page.
Once satisfied the documents are compliant, DEM as delegate to the Minister, for the purposes of section 105A of the Act, will undertake public consultation inviting written submissions for a minimum 30 business day period in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 14.
Any submissions received during this consultation will be provided to the licensee. DEM may require the licensee to respond to any matter raised in any of the submissions, noting submissions that are irrelevant or offensive will not be considered.
Written submissions received will be made publicly available on the Environmental Register.
Previous consultations
| Project | Applicant | Location | Submissions closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Exploration - Otway Basin, South Australia | Beach Energy Limited | Beach licence areas within the onshore Otway Basin in the Penola region of South Australia | 29 May 2026 |
| Groundwater reinjection for exploration well testing of Ramsay Project wells | Gold Hydrogen Pty Ltd | On the Yorke Peninsula region of PEL 687, approximately 10 km east of Minlaton, South Australia | 27 March 2026 |
More information
If you have any questions about the consultation process contact:
- Email: dem.energyregulation@sa.gov.au (Attention: Scott)
- Phone: +61884633000
