Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) This section applies if a mining lease is granted because of an application made by—
(a) the holder of a mineral development licence granted for the same land for the same mineral, whether or not at the Minister's direction; or
(b) an eligible person with the holder's consent.
(2) The land to which the licence applies is to be reduced by omitting the land to which the mining lease applies.
(3) The terms of the licence may be varied as the Minister directs.