We received 36 submissions from industry, state governments, non-government organisations and the community in response to the draft regulations and the cost recovery implementation statement.

Overall submissions were supportive of the draft regulations and cost-recovery arrangements. In response to feedback, the government has made changes to the regulations to improve their operation, and updated the cost recovery implementation statement to reflect increased industry interest and readiness in applying for licences.

Only answers from respondents who gave permission are published. However, all responses were included in the analysis of this consultation.