Introduction to Victoria’s Minerals Resources Act 1990

About this guide

The purpose of this joint guide is to provide general information to private landholders about the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (the Act). This is the central legislation regarding minerals exploration, development and operations in Victoria.

In providing this information, it is acknowledged that the prospect of exploration can be deeply concerning for landholders. This can be particularly so for farmers, who often have a long-standing and sometimes intergenerational connection to their land. For this reason, the guide aims to simply answer common questions about the Act and its purpose.

Links to additional information and resources, including the Act itself as well as the Mineral Exploration Code of Practice and Earth Resources Regulation, are also provided.

Earth Resources Regulation was consulted in preparation of this document.