Offshore Petroleum Factsheet Series: Exploration Permits – How to get involved as a ‘relevant person’
This factsheet explains what happens after exploration areas are nominated. It briefly explains the exploration permit process and focuses on what you can do if you’ve been identified as a relevant person and contacted by an exploration company to consult on an environment plan. It also provides information on steps you can take if you believe a ‘relevant person’ was not consulted.
This factsheet also includes an Annexe setting out what is required to be included in an environmental plan. This is useful if you are being consulted as a relevant person.
This factsheet was last updated on 17 March 2026.
