Victorian Consolidated Legislation Victorian Consolidated LegislationGrant of exploration permit25. Grant of exploration permit (1) The Minister may grant or refuse to grant an exploration permit. (2) If the Minister decides to grant an exploration permit, he or she must give every unsuccessful applicant for the permit written notice of that decision within 14 days after making it. (3) If the Minister decides not to grant an exploration permit to any of the applicants for the permit, he or she must notify all applicants in writing of that decision.