We do not place limits on the number of nominations you can put forward, however the government may change this if:

areas are routinely not bid on
nominations consistently lack a well-considered rationale

Nomination areas, or parts of areas, may be excluded for various reasons including, but not limited to:

National security or legal reasons. For example, if a nominated area extends into a green or yellow Australian marine park zone, or is impacted by international maritime boundaries;
Where precompetitive open-file studies of the geology or other features of the area are being undertaken;
The ability to undertake efficient exploration in a nominated area. Considerations may include the impact of Biologically Important Areas (BIA) or offshore defence activities on exploration activities, or the size of the area.

The Joint Authorities use information provided to consider whether a nominated area progresses to public consultation. You may be contacted if additional information is required, however, for increased likelihood of your nomination progressing you should submit detailed supporting information at the time of nomination.

This is particularly important for frontier areas where existing infrastructure is limited. This is so we can ensure long-term energy supply into the future. Consideration of whether nominated areas align with Government priorities is also given.

The Joint Authority(ies) may cancel, suspend of vary this process at any time without notice. The decision to release acreage is entirely at the discretion of the Joint Authority(ies). The submission of a nomination does not guarantee that an area will progress to public consultations or be released for bidding.

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